HBA Resource Guide 2019

For over 40 years, the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana has presented the Home Show, which has grown into one of the largest events in our area.

The Northeast Louisiana Home Show brings together homebuilders, remodelers, draftsman & designers, home lenders, and virtually any service or product related to the home under one roof.

A short list of exhibitors includes kitchen and bath remodeling, electronics, the latest home technology, heating and air, sound systems, and financial & insurance services Enthusiastic visitors will also find specialists in windows, doors, flooring, insulation, painting, patio construction, landscaping and other vendors who are on hand to offer advice and showcase new products for 2020.

The Northeast Louisiana Home Show offers the potential home buyer or remodeling client the opportunity to meet with scores of vendors conveniently under one roof, and have dialogue about their individual needs.

We want this to be not just another show, but an event for the entire family!

For information about exhibiting or visiting at the Annual Home Show, call the HBA at 318-387-6795, or inquire by email at info@hbanela.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

This Resource Guide & Membership Directory is an official annual publication of the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana, Inc.

Executive Officer—Paul Stephenson Administrative Assistant—Sandra Correro Contact Us: Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana, Inc. 3105 Desoto Street, Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 387-6795 Fax: (318) 325-0306 info@hbanela.com www.hbanela.com Cover Photo & Clipart: © DepositPhotos.com

Officers & Directors President ........................ Brian Allen President-Elect................. Danny Fontenot Treasurer........................ Bobby Parks Secretary ........................ Wes Tichenor Associate Vice President ... Ginger Holton Immediate Past President .. Alex Hayward

Board Members Sheri Carter Kevin DeBruhl David Dement Stanley Dupuy Forrest Fife Don Gonnillini

Harry Hawthorne Larry Head Charles Hogan Zach Kirksey Randy Rhymes Anne Sanders

Life Directors (Having served at least 10 consecutive years on Board)

Chuck Adams Penni Aulds Conrad Blanchard V J Casamento Coby Cooper Vicki Fletcher Julia Fury Foy Gadberry

Alex Hayward Jonathan Hill Larry Hott Gretchen Kovac Johnny Reeves Robert Riddle Shirley Sanders Donna Stephenson

While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, there may be inadvertent technical/factual inaccuracies or typographical errors, as well as changes to our membership roster. For the most up-to-date membership listing, please refer to our website at www.hbanela.com.

Preparing to Buy a New Home? Where to Begin?....... 6 Top Home Technology Features Home Builders Want 7 Tips (and Tails) for a First-Time Home Buyer ............ 10 Common Mistakes When Planning to Build .............. 12 Thinking of Building Your Own Home ..................... 12 When Is A Contractor’s License Required ................. 14 Biggest Contributors to Wealth ................................ 15 How to Live with Your Remodeling Project ............... 16 Home Buyer’s Dictionary ....................................... 18 Closing on Your Home .......................................... 20 Checklist for Hiring a Builder or Remodeler .............. 22 Remodel or Relocate? 8 Critical Questions ............... 23 Thinking About Remodeling? Start Here .................. 24 A Message From the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors .......................................................... 27 Routine Home Maintenance ................................... 28 Member Directory by Company .............................. 36 Member Directory by Category ............................... 44 Member Directory by Last Name ............................ 58 Why Join the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana ............................................................. 62 National / Louisiana Home Builders Associations ....... 63 Index of Advertisers & Categories ........................... 65

About HBA of NELA The Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana (HBA of NELA) is a not for profit (501C 6) trade organization covering a 13 parish area, focusing on Ouachita Parish and its surrounding communities. We have become a powerful voice in legislative affairs both locally and statewide. Members include builders, developers, remodelers, manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, attorneys… practically any profession relating to the housing industry.

Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana has nearly 400 members, representing a wide range of large and small businesses related to the residential construction industry.

Through joint efforts, HBA of NELA provides aid and contributions to worthy causes in the community, such as Habitat for Humanity, St. Jude Dream Home, and assisted flood recovery efforts through Operation BBQ Relief, Samaritan's Purse, First West Thrift, Two Penny Missions, & Radical Outreach.

The association also provides annual scholarships to deserving students in the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Construction. School of Construction majors are members of a student chapter and are eligible to participate in all of the HBA of NELA activities.

You can become a part of the organization whose motto is “Building a Better Community”. Access the valuable resources available to your company, while improving the community in which you live and work.

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Preparing to Buy a New Home? Where to Begin?

This is the year you’re going to purchase a new home.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a move-up buyer, the sooner you start preparing, the better. By following these simple tips, you’ll feel confident and ready to get out there and find the perfect home for you.

rate. Also, refrain from opening any new credit cards in the months leading up to your purchase. This can be particularly tempting around the holidays, but it could hurt your chances of getting a mortgage considerably.

Set a Realistic Budget

Prioritize Your Must-Haves

Don’t let your maximum loan approval amount dictate what If you’re a first-time home buyer, it’s crucial to sit down and your home-buying budget should be. You are the best and think through what your needs and wants really are, partic- only judge of what you can safely, realistically afford. Many ularly regarding size, location, and amenities. Even sea- experts advise that your total monthly home expenses soned home owners will find that should not exceed more than one setting aside the time to write down -third of your gross monthly what you need in a new home will income. Don’t forget to determine save you a ton of time in the long how much you’ll need in order to run. cover any loan fees and closing costs and include that in your Instead of sorting through listing final budget. after listing, you can narrow it down significantly by knowing what your Sell Your Current Home must-haves are. It’s equally imIf buying a new home is continportant to be smart about prioritizgent on selling your current one, ing your list and keeping an open it’s a good idea to start by reachmind, especially when it comes to ing out and consulting with your the smaller stuff. Most home-buyers will have to comprorealtor. You probably want to sell your home quickly, but mise on at least a couple items to find a house that fits into keep in mind that if you want to get the best price possible, a realistic budget. it’s critical to wait and put it on the market at just the right time.

Check Your Credit Score Credit requirements have become more and more strict in recent years, making it challenging for some buyers to find home loans. Having a favorable credit score can make a huge difference in getting approved for a loan. Even if you think nothing has changed on your credit report, it’s smart to check anyway.

In the meantime, you can work on any maintenance issues your home may have and make a plan for when, how, and if each one will be addressed. You might be surprised by how much even minor fixes can change how a potential buyer sees your home. Ask your realtor if investing in any upgrades to your current home would result in a favorable return when it comes time to sell, and get to work.

Make sure you’re not being unfairly penalized for old debts, which can sometimes linger on credit reports. Borrowers For more information about the home buying process, conwith scores in the low 600s and even high 500s can still tact the Home Builders Associaiton of Northeast Louisiana find lenders who will qualify them, but ideally you should at 318-387-6795 or visit nahb.org. strive for scores in the mid-to upper-700s to land the best

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Top Home Technology Features Home Buyers Want Technology is integrated in nearly every aspect of our lives. Digital tools and devices can help people stay connected, be more efficient and increase productivity. There is also a growing interest among home owners to incorporate technology into their homes. A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) nationwide survey asked recent and prospective home buyers what specific technology features buyers would like to have in their homes.

Home Security Technology designed to keep homes safe was the top choice for home buyers. Of the home technology features asked about in the NAHB survey, nearly half of home buyers (46 percent) would like security cameras, followed by a video doorbell (45 percent) and 40 percent say a wireless home security system.

Wireless doorbells are gaining in popularity because they are easy to use and install. Some digital doorbells have numerous types of ringing sounds, WiFi capabilities and a nightlight feature to easily spot your front door. And as technology capabilities have improved, wireless home security systems have simple installation guides with self-monitoring capabilities or low monthly security subscription plans.

Temperature and Lighting

more than a third (39 percent) say they want a lighting control system and a multi-zone HVAC system (36 percent). The survey found generational differences when it came to temperature control. Half of seniors (buyers born in 1945 or earlier) would like to have a multi-zone HVAC system, compared to less than a third (28 percent) of millennials (born in 1980 or later).

Automated heating and cooling systems help maintain an energyefficient temperature when home owners are away and then can switch to a more comfortable temperature when they arrive home. Automated dimmers, timers and smart bulbs can lower electricity bills and increase the life expectancy of light bulbs.

Voice Command Devices The survey asked home buyers about the level of importance of voice command capabilities in home technology. Voice commands received an average importance rating of 3.0 – a neutral middle point. The results show that desire for voice control over technologies decreases with age.

A third of (30 percent) of home buyers under the age of 45 think voice commands are very important compared to only 19 percent among those 45 to 54, 12 percent among those 55 to 64, and only eight percent among those 65 or older.

For more information about the latest technology trends to enhance your Technology features that increase home comfort while possibly lowering home, contact the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana at utility bills also topped the list of most-wanted features. Nearly half (44 318-387-6795 or www.hbanela.com percent) of home buyers would like to have a programmable thermostat,

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Tips (and Tales) for a First-Time Home Buyer For many people, buying a first home is a rite of passage and ownership in part of the American dream. And while many exciting hours are spent planning interior color schemes, choosing new furniture and dreaming of moving day, many first-time buyers spend equal amounts of time fretting and fearing the home buying process. Let’s face it, if you’ve never purchased a home before, the prospect can seem downright intimidating. There are many decisions to make—legal, financial and emotional, just to name a few. Luckily, there are steps you can take to ensure an enjoyable experience.

Do Your Research Information is essential. Being an educated consumer puts you on the best track when you do start searching for a home. For example, many first-timers think that it’s cheaper to rent than to buy or that you have to be a permanent resident of the United States to buy a home. In reality, you only need a work permit to be a homeowner and, in some cases, the downpayment for a new home can be the same as the starter costs for renting.

Not only do first-time buyers need to be informed about the home buying process and requirements, it is crucial to audit needs and wants as well before beginning the process. Determine parameters ahead of time and make sure you know the difference between what you need in a home and what you want. Many first-timers misinterpret a want as a need and as a result dismiss homes that perfectly fit their needs during their search. Examples of needs include square footage, number of bedrooms, garages, adaptation for the handicapped or school proximity. Ex-

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amples of wants include wood floors, that up for the lender.” skylights, paint color and specific There are four crucial financial elebrands of appliances. ments to be aware of when buying Talking with those who have recently a home: mortgage pre-approval, been through the process, attending downpayment, mortgage options home buying seminars, visiting a local and closing costs. Investigate the realtor for information (this should not costs for each of these elements be a meeting that ends in agreement and make sure to always get comfor representation) or talking with a parison offers from lenders. builder sales agent at a new communi“I looked at all the rates and options to ty are all good ways to do your refigure out what I could afford,” said Ann search. Remember, home buying proMichelle Pflueger, a 27-year old Fort cesses where you live may work differLauderdale, Fla. resident who bought ently than in other states, so avoid relyher first home three years ago. “You ing solely on an out-of-state relative’s have to be comfortable with paying a advice. certain amount for a mortgage, but be aware that there also are extraneous Focus on Your Financials costs to remember including insurance, One of the first things a first-time buyer taxes and homeowner’s association should do before beginning the process dues.” is to get a good financial picture in order. Developing a home buying budget will save you surprises later in the process. New home sales and marketing professionals are excellent resources for getting home finance information.

Their job is to educate consumers about home purchasing and finance options. Lenders also can help you gain an understanding of how a home is financed. And don’t forget to regularly review your credit reports from the three top credit scoring companies.

Find Good Representation Having a representative you can trust to help you through the process can make a huge difference to the first-time home buyer. In the world of real estate, it may be easy to think everyone carries more weight than you in the process, especially if it’s your first time.

But the truth is that the consumer is the most important person in the process.

If you decide not to buy, the entire process stops. So, flex your consumer muscle. Demand good representation, whether it is your builder, your realtor or your mortgage lender. Make sure your questions are answered and that you fully understand each step in the process.

“I definitely would emphasize reviewing your credit reports before beginning the home buying process,” said Shane Maguire, a 27-year-old first-time homeowner in the Rancho Penasquitos area of San Diego, Calif. “My wife and I have excellent credit but, after consolidating some student loans, there was a “Our first experience buying a house mistake on my report due to the length worked out great,” said Leocadia Conof time it took to process the consolidalon, a 31-year old from Alexandria, Va. tion. It took several hours to straighten who bought her first house when she

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was 28 and her husband was 29. “One of the main reasons for that was that we had a great realtor who walked us through absolutely everything, was sincere and genuinely wanted to help us.”

Plueger didn’t have that same experience with her first home and, looking back, would place more emphasis on finding good representation. “The realtor I worked with was not much help at all. Having someone you trust to help you through the process—no matter if it’s from a realtor point of view or a financial one—can really make things easier.”

If you are building a new home, talk with your builder and his or her sales staff about who they have worked with in the past. Word-of-mouth recommendations tend to be the best way to find a great representative, such as an attorney to review your purchase contract.

area? Who does the title search? What types of home inspections are standard in your area? How much can you expect to pay for closing costs? There are various types of mortgage products out there; how do you know which is the best one for you? There is an abundance of online resources to help you determine the right questions to ask.

Remember, don’t be shy. You should always demand a full and complete explanation from any professional working on your behalf.

By being prepared, doing your research, talking with builders, lenders and realtors about what to expect and what you need, you can expedite the process, but don’t rush it. For example, never shortcut the inspection process.

You may save a relatively small amount of money upfront, but you run the very real risk of not exposing potentially expensive defects in the property.

Always hire an experienced professional for inspection; asking a relative with Keep a Cool Head limited experience conduct your inWith all the details that are involved spection can be as risky as skipping with buying your first home, simple the inspection process completely. problems can easily seem like bigger ones when you over-react. Remember Have a Plan B to keep a cool head and be patient with Many first-time the process. Unexpected events can buyers make the move your closing date or add extra mistake of thinking steps. Expect that this can happen gothat if they look ing in and you’ll save yourself undue long enough, they stress. “We were unable to purchase will find a home homeowner’s insurance initially bethat is 100 percent cause there were hurricanes out in the perfect for them. oceans for weeks,” said Pfleuger.

With the thou“Even though you have a closing date, sands of possibilithere are many factors that may cause ties in home design, location, amenithat date to get pushed back. It’s imties, etc., this is a pretty unrealistic exportant to be flexible, remain calm and pectation. What is more common is remember, it all will get done, just perthat buyers will pass on homes that haps not on the timeline you initially meet 90 percent or more of their replanned.” quirements only to later give up from sheer exhaustion or because of rising market prices. At the same time, it is important to know that while being flexible, it’s okay to have a fall-back plan.

Ask the Right Questions Having good representation in your corner is important, and one of the signs of good representation is that they ask you numerous questions. But what kind of questions should you ask them? When you meet with potential realtors, lenders or builder sales agents, make sure to spend at least 15 -30 minutes discussing what to expect when you’re buying a home. If you are working with a builder, ask them for some guidance. They’ve been through the process of selling a home plenty of times; all that experience is sure to help you out.

“perfect home” the first day, for others it may take several months).

Avoid Shortcuts

“Don’t rush into buying something if you find yourself thinking, this would be my ideal home if we renovated the entire thing—unless of course, that’s what you’re setting out to do,” Conlon said.

“Be prepared to have a Plan B, such as renting a bit longer, if you don’t find what you’re looking for right away. We took our time in deciding what we wanted, what we were willing to give up, and to find a house with the 'wow’ factor. Knowing we had other options relieved the pressure to make a decision.”

Once you decide to buy a home, particularly if it’s your first, it’s easy to let emotions overwhelm you. Take a deep breath and realize that becoming a first -time homeowner is not an overnight By keeping in mind these tips, you’ll process and by taking all the necessary find your first time is a great time. For steps, you will limit any potential reIf you decide to work with an agent or more first-time homeowner advice, visit grets. realtor, who helps put together the ofwww.nahb.org/forconsumers or contact fer? What kind of disclosures are There are no absolute time-frames for the Home Builders Association of sellers required to give buyers in your buying a home (some buyers find their Northeast Louisiana.

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Common Mistakes When Planning to Build a New Home…And How to Avoid Them

by Robert Carroll

Building a new home can be an extremely rewarding, educational, and exciting experience. However, the entire experience is often soured due to one or more pitfalls that result in unnecessary expenses, delays caused when steps are taken out of order, or (in a worst-case scenario) the entire process coming to an abrupt halt.

But with expert insight about what to expect during the planning phases, you may be able to either avoid the obstacles, or be more prepared to deal with unanticipated surprises. This article reveals 3 common mistakes taken by real-world clients, plus the tips on how you can avoid making those same mistakes.

interview will provide a potential maximum amount they will lend you, but the ultimate decision in how much you are comfortable borrowing rests with you. Once you have that amount, you’ll then be ready to proceed to the next step.

Common Mistake #2: Having Plans Drafted Before Checking the Current Cost of Construction

In the absence of proper guidance, people in the early planning stages of Common Mistake #1: building a house tend to skip many of the less obvious – yet Contacting a Builder or Realtor BEFORE Determining quite important – fundamental steps of the process. As a result, Your Budget first-time planners often jump right into having the home deAnyone in the market to build a signed and get a set of house plans drawn up even though they new home understands that they have no accurate guidance as to how much it will ultimately need to involve a Builder or cost. This becomes a major problem because, (a) construction Realtor. So, when folks are in plans can cost thousands of dollars to complete, and (b) cost the early stages of the building even more to change completed plans. To make matters worse, process, the first instinct is to if significant design changes are necessary, it may result in the reach out to a real estate profesneed to completely re-draw the plans…which means purchassional for a consultation, even ing an entirely new set of plans! before knowing the basic details How to Avoid the Mistake of what they want their new While it is impossible for anyone to provide an accurate quote home to look like, the general square footage, or even where it or price breakdown without the house plans, most builders would be built. Here’s the pitfall: neither a builder nor a realtor have an idea of the average current costs per square foot of will be able to offer much guidance without knowing what living area. Our advice is to find a builder whose style of size, style & location of a home you want. And, without that homes appeal to you, and then have a conversation about the information, you cannot truly determine what your budget will home you wish to build. Be prepared for a wide-ranging quote allow. Many people are understandably nervous about revealto allow for flexibility, especially if you select a complex deing their budget goals so early in the process, but the reality is sign, have luxurious tastes in finishes, or have a complicated that this information will help determine the feasibility of your site for construction. project and provide the context for what size and quality home you will be able to build.

We suggest using the highest price-per-square-footage quote as the basis for determining the square footage of the home.

How to Avoid the Mistake Instead of initially reaching out to a builder or realtor, your Remember to consider the land costs as well. For example, if first calls should be to a Financial Institution such as a Mort- you speak with the contractor and are told that the current avgage Originator, Bank, or Credit Union. These lenders will erage pricing is between $130 psf and $145 psf ( per square help you to determine a feasible budget based upon your In- foot), you should take your ultimate budget number, subtract out the price of the land and divide it by the highest price per come and Outstanding Debt. square foot quoted. The formula will look something like this: A knowledgeable lender will also be able to provide infor(Budget # – Land Cost) / Highest Quoted $PSF = Max Livmation about the different types of loans available to you as ing Area Sq. footage well as provide you with an idea of how much your monthly note might be. Keep in mind that not all home loans are cre- Using this method will give you the flexibility to have the speated equal. Mortgage loan products vary between different cial amenities you want, while not “over-designing” the profinancial institutions; therefore, we encourage you to research ject. Then, if the project is quoted under your budget, you’ll and interview multiple lenders to find the loan product and have the opportunity to either save or splurge on some of the terms that work best for you. The financial institutions you things on your wish list!

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One more tip to remember before we move on, some companies may quote their homes based upon the price per TOTAL Square footage of the Home. This is a completely different number and will sound much lower than competitors. The important thing to remember is that the industry standard is to use the Living Area Square Footage. Stay tuned for a future blog post on the difference between these two methods of reporting price!

Common Mistake #3: Purchasing Land Before Knowing Flood Zones, Restrictions, Clearing Costs and Local Ordinances We are often contacted by folks who have already purchased land without understanding everything involved with preparing the land for construction or everything that will be required before they can build a home. Sometimes they are told the property is not in a flood zone only to find out later the flood zones had changed without the knowledge of the previous owner. Other clients have purchased land expecting to build a certain type of custom home, only to later find out that the neighborhood/community has restrictions on what size home can be built or what types of finishes may be required on the exterior. Ultimately, adapting to those restrictions could add significant and unexpected costs to the construction.

How to Avoid the Mistake Tips on avoiding this mistake is to always hire a surveyor to prepare a Proposed Elevation Certificate (PCE), or obtain a recently completed PCE, before purchasing any land in areas where higher risk flood zones are present. This will be money well spent if it prevents you from unexpectedly incurring potentially tens of thousands of dollars in dirt work! Even if you do find that the property needs to be built up, it will give you the information to possibly negotiate a better price on the land and offset the preparation costs.

If you are planning to purchase a lot in a subdivision, be sure to thoroughly review the building restrictions before your purchase.

Restrictions will often determine both the style of home and the required amenities for the exterior of the home and will require annual home owner association dues to be paid. Read a comprehensive list of considerations for the many types of land.

Gather All the Tips & Tricks Possible While there are many possible pitfalls that you may encounter before you even begin building, it helps to have a step by step guide to help you navigate the process successfully. If you are looking for more tips on how to avoid spending money on missteps, be sure to check out this resource prepared by Carroll Construction called the Roadmap to Building a New Home. Building a new home should be an enjoyable process and you don’t have to make the same mistakes as others. A little preparation and education will give you the tools to help you succeed!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert Carroll is a NAHB Certified Graduate Builder with Carroll Construction in the Greater Baton Rouge Louisiana region.

Robert Carroll joined the Carroll Construction team in 2007 after graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Construction Management. Now as Chief Operating Officer, Robert is carrying on the Carroll Construction tradition of offering exceptional quality construction based on impeccable standards and personal attention. Robert is extremely active in the local builder community and is an avid supporter of charity and community causes throughout the Baton Rouge region.

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THINKING OF BUILDING YOUR OWN HOME? Are You Prepared For...Construction Management?

Codes & Permits? Insurance? Financing? Warranties?

It is the American Dream to own your own home ... and many people think they will save an enormous amount of money by building their own. This could be a costly mistake financially, emotionally, and physically. Many aspects need to be considered. The purpose of this article is to help you think about avoiding some of the pitfalls and what you can do to make this a successful undertaking. There are several questions you will need to answer. Our hope is that you will be helped by this publication.

Ask yourself: Do I really have the time to undertake a project as time consuming as building a home?

Is it worth the time?

How stressful will it be on my family?

Do I really have the skills to build a home properly?

Do I have the correct tools for the jobs I plan to do?

If not, how much money will I spend on those tools?

will be prohibited from hiring an unlicensed subcontractor to superintend, manage, provide advice, or otherwise act as a contractor for this project You will also be required to acknowledge The following subcontractors are required to hold either a State Residential Building Contractor’s license or one of the following Residential Specialty sub-classifications by the State Licensing Board for Contractors for work (labor & materials) in excess of $7,500 for: (1) residential pile driving, (2) residential foundations, (3) residential framing, (4) residential roofing, (5) residential masonry/stucco and (6) residential swimming pools.

Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing work in excess of $10,000 requires a license issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.

Bookkeeping Responsibilities

IRS: The IRS requires that you send any sub who earns $600.00 or Your home is the single largest investment you will make in more a 1099 form at the end of the your lifetime. Do you have the expertise to make sure year. In the event you are audited, be this home will last you a lifetime? prepared to prove that the sub is an independent contractor - that is, you Arranging Financing did not have to supervise his work Arranging and applying for a home loan can be quite in- and you did not dictate what time he reported to the job. volved and should be one of the first orders of business. Tracking Materials Purchases Even if you feel that you have enough cash to do the job, applying for a home loan to allow for inevitable overruns It is very important to be on the site or have someone you due to increased material and labor costs or upgrades is can trust to document delivery slips. Returns must be acalways advised. Most counted for since inaccurate billing can run up costs. You mortgage companies will will need to check all invoices and account for all materials. not lend money to cover Waste can add hundreds if not thousands to the cost of the unanticipated costs your home. on a home on which conConstruction Management struction has already begun. As a self-contractor, Do not take this area for granted. There is much more to some lenders will not lend building a home than meets the eye. Be realistic about your you more than 80% of the level of skill and the amount of time you can spend on the projected cost of your jobsite. Base your decision to put "sweat equity" into your home.

House plans, home, consider your experience, skills, available time and specifications and an the amount of stress you and your spouse are able to manitemized list of documented costs and bids must be provid- age. Your ability to handle long-term disruption of schedules ed to the lender. In calculating costs, do not allow for "sweat is just as important as your ability to swing a hammer. And equity" as most lenders do not recognize this as a legitimate there's more! cost.

Deposits Building Permits & Homeowner Builder Affidavit Deposits will be required by all utilities before construction Before beginning construction, you will be required to obtain can begin. Make deposits early as some may take weeks to a Building Permit from the authority having jurisdiction and get their services connected. complete a Homeowner Builder Affidavit. By submitting this notarized document you will be affirming that you will under- Insurance take and superintend the construction project, and that you

Will I use them again once the home is completed?

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bly 5-6 months. This is calculated for an average 1,500 sq. ft. home. If the home is larger, figure accordingly. Does your present employment allow enough flexibility to spend this amount of time away from your job?

Do you know why builders carry Builder's Risk, General Liability and Workman's Compensation insurance on all of their building projects? Because they know what their liabilities are and YOU, as a self -contractor, may have to assume the same liabilities.

Builder's Risk The mortgage lender will require this type of insurance which covers the home materials only (no bodily injury, etc.). Upon completion of the home and closing the loan, you will want to convert this policy to a homeowner's policy.

Your lender or insurance agent can explain this to you.

Scheduling of subcontractors

Remember subcontractors have other jobs in progress besides yours. Their loyalty may be to those builders that give them the most work during the year. Will they be available to you at the proper time? For example, do you have the General Liability toilet installed before or after the flooring? One sub cannot Your lender may or may not require this type of insurance, do their work until another has completed theirs. Delays are but as a self-contractor, the permit purchaser and the prop- costly, frequent, and frustrating. erty owner, YOU are responsible for any third party injuries Bidding Expertise that may occur on your property. Without the proper general liability protection, YOU will be held liable if anyone gets Do you really know how to properly aninjured on the project, including children injured while play- alyze a cost breakdown? Are you able to ing on the job site. distinguish high bids, low bids and work quality? Are you allowing for all of the If you are not in the business of building homes, you may materials you'll need? For example, evenot be required to carry workman's compensation insur- ryone knows to buy tile ... what about ance; however, it would be prudent to require any subcon- grout, thin-set and spacers? Is everytractors you hire to provide certification of their workman's thing that will be needed to complete the compensation coverage. Also, it is important to know that task included in the bid? Do you know any subcontractor who employs any number of workers is enough about the work to realize if it's not? Remember, the required by law to carry workman's compensation insur- lender will require that your cost breakdown be documented ance. and if you have not projected costs efficiently and run short of funds, the loan amount cannot be adjusted after it is apWorkman's Compensation proved.

There is an issue which has been of increasing concern to property owners ... there is a fine line between being an Technical Expertise employer and a do-it-yourself minded builder. A recent case As the general contractor of the home, it will be your rein Oregon ruled that, since the property owner was serving sponsibility to hire qualified, licensed, insured and/or certias their own general contractor and had the right to control fied subcontractors. Do you have the technical expertise to the worker, they were employers and therefore liable for oversee if the work is done properly? If, after inspection, the workman's compensation insurance. This presents a legal work is rejected by the Codes Department, who will absorb issue about which property owners should be knowledgea- the cost to redo the work? While this work is being redone, ble. Your attorney or insurance agent can explain this expo- time will be lost, and other subs may have to be reschedsure to you. uled.

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Occupational & Safety Health AdDo not accept a release of injury in lieu of a sub having ministration (OSHA) workman's compensation insurance as the release may not As the general contractor of your own be binding in a court of law. home, you can be held responsible for all sub-contractors who do not adhere to Licensing the construction site OSHA safety requirements. Specifics A homeowner may build his own home one time per year. such as regulations involving stairways and ladders have But remember YOU must actually occupy the home upon been a major source of injuries among construction workcompletion. Other than this exception, any person or firm ers. OSHA has set out about 17 detailed rules that govern who oversees, directs or supervises the construction on any stairway and ladder use. Other OSHA standards for a 'job residential dwelling over $75,000.00 must have a Residen- site include postings of emergency numbers and instructial Contractors License issued by the Louisiana State Li- tions in the event of an injury. If your job site became the censing Board for Contractors. target of an OSHA inspection, penalties for any infractions could be very costly. Fines for a single Serious Violation can Time constraints be as much as $12,934 per violation. Willful or repeated Be prepared to spend at least 35 hours per week for proba- violation can be up to $129,336 per violation.

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Warranty Responsibility

Permits

The New Home Warranty Act, effective Aug. 30, 1986, requires builders of new homes to provide certain warranties that extend over periods of one, two, or five years, depending on the nature of the defect. If you build your own home and sell it to another party, you will be responsible for any of the legitimate defects within the given 5-year time frame. In the case of your death, your estate would be responsible for claims. As far as the law is concerned, you will be the builder and responsible for claims brought by subsequent owners of the home. For a copy of the New Home Warranty Act, contact our office at (318) 387-6795.

Building permits and periodic inspections are required even if you are self-contracting. It can be a tedious and frustrating experience if you are not familiar with the system and all of the "red tape" requirements, which must be complied with before commencing work. Mistakes here can be costly and time-consuming.

Lien Laws In the event any of your subcontractors fail to pay their suppliers or laborers, a lien can be filed against your property. A lien is a claim against a piece of property and can cloud the title or deed to the property. These suppliers and laborers, if not paid, can file a lien against your property, even if you have paid the sub-contractors.

Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and Building Inspections Any construction permitted after January 1, 2007, must comply with Building Codes and inspections as required by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code.

These codes are rather detailed and complex. Failure to comply with these codes can result in your project being shut down, fines & penalties. Before you undertake to build your own home, you should have a thorough understanding of these new building requirements or hire a licensed professional familiar with these codes.

This article is provided by the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana in an effort to promote public safety and awareness.

If you need more information on any of the topics outlined here please contact the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana at (318) 387-6795.

WHEN IS A CONTRACTORS’ LICENSE OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED? RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS’ LICENSE Required on all Residential Construction projects exceeding $75,000.

HOME IMPROVEMENT REGISTRATION Required on Home Improvement projects exceeding $7,500 but not in excess of $75,000. Includes materials AND labor. Requires general liability AND workers’ comp, and a written contract. Not required when a homeowner physically performs the work himself/herself. Only exclusions are interior painting and landscaping.

MOLD REMEDIATION LICENSE Required on Mold Remediation projects in any amount.

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS’ LICENSE Required on Commercial projects in the amount of $50,000 or more.

SUBCONTRACTOR OR SPECIALTY TRADE LICENSE Residential projects in excess of $7,500 requires a Subcontractor’s License for: Residential Pile Driving, Foundation Work, Framing,

Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing which requires license at $10,000 or more.

For more information contact: Louisiana State Licensing Board For Contractors 2525 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: (225) 765-2301 • Fax: (225) 765-2431 Check Licensing Status, Check Complaints or File A Complaint at www.lslbc.louisiana.gov OTHER RESOURCES: Louisiana Home Builders Association (800) 272-9912 www.lhba.org LA State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCCC)

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Many U.S. Households Do Not Have the Biggest Contributors to Wealth: Home Equity and Retirement Accounts

By Jonathan Eggleston and Donald Hays Published August 27, 2019 Wealth inequality between homeowners and renters is striking: Homeowners' median net worth is 80 times larger than renters' median net worth.

That’s just one of the findings of a recent U.S. Census Bureau report and detailed tables on household wealth in 2015 that reveals wide variations across demographic and socioeconomic groups.

ed 39.5% of their unmarried male counterparts’ wealth. The difference disappeared at ages 55 to 64, when both unmarried women and men who were heads of households had a wealth of about $60,000.

Race and Hispanic origin: Non-Hispanic white and Asian householders had more household wealth

In 2015, 37% of households did not own a home and 47.1% of households did not have a retirement account.

This gap in two key assets contributes to wealth inequality.

New household wealth measures became available with the release of the redesigned Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). The SIPP’s sample size enables comparisons of the assets of many populations and groups, such as low-income households and households with or without children.

Household Wealth Highlights Biggest contributors: Just two assets — home equity and retirement accounts — accounted for 62.9% of households’ net worth in 2015. While many households owned these assets, others did not: 37% of households did not own a home and 47.1% of households did not have a retirement account.

This gap in two key assets contributes to wealth inequality.

Bank accounts: Some commonly held assets make up a small portion of household wealth. In 2015, 90.9% of households held accounts at a bank or credit union. However, the accounts were only 8.5% of total household net worth.

Health insurance: Households in which people were without health insurance all or part of the year had dramatically lower median wealth: $16,860, compared with $114,000 for households in which all members had health insurance for the entire year.

than black and Hispanic householders. NonHispanic whites had a median household wealth of $139,300, compared with $12,780 for black householders and $19,990 for Hispanic householders.

Asians had a median household wealth of $156,300, which is not statistically different from the estimate for nonHispanic whites.

Education: Higher education is associated with more wealth. Households in which the most educated member held a bachelor’s degree had a median wealth of $163,700, compared with $38,900 for households where the most educated member had a high school diploma.

Employment: The unemployed and those who work part-time have less wealth. Households in which at least one person had a full-time job for the entire year had a median wealth of $101,000, compared with $61,690 for households where one or more members had a part-time job during the year, and $22,100 for households where one or more were unemployed.

The Census Bureau will be continuing to release subsequent years of wealth data to the public. SIPP data on wealth in 2016 will be released early this fall.

Jonathan Eggleston is an economist and Donald Hays is a survey statistician in the Social, Economic Age and gender: Unmarried female householders and Housing Statistics Division at the Census Bu(the person who owns or rents the home) ages 35 to reau.

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How to Live with Your Remodeling Project Remodeling your home is uniquely different from buildSome of the issues you may wish to cover at this meeting a new one. With remodeling, your home becomes ing include: the worksite. You live side by side with the project from Will you allow your remodeler to place a company start to finish. Once construction begins, you'll probably sign on your property? Remember that in addition to long for simple pleasures like a dust-free home or a fully being a marketing tool, signs help contractors and functioning kitchen or bath. But the end result will be well suppliers locate your home. worth these inconveniences.

Here are some tips to help minimize the stress involved with a remodeling project.

Open the Lines of Communication Prepare for the Pre-Construction Meeting Prevent Remodeling Fever

What areas of your home will be off limits to workers?

Does your house have an alarm system? Will workers need a key or will someone always be there?

How will you ensure that your children and pets stay out of the work space?

Open the Lines of Communication

How will trash removal be handled? Where will the remodeler locate the dumpster on your property?

Consistent and open communication between you and your remodeler will enhance your understanding of the project, provide an opportunity to exchange ideas, and ultimately help to make the experience a positive one for everyone involved. To facilitate this process, you need to:

Does the remodeler anticipate any interruptions of utilities during the project? If so, when and for how long? At certain stages of construction, the project may affect basic household necessities like water and electricity. Will you need to vacate the house at any time?

Determine who you and your remodeler should contact for daily decisions or an after-hours emergency.

For example, your contact may be the lead carpenter for the job, while the remodeler's contact could be your spouse.

Designate a backup for each contact person to assure continuity in anyone's absence.

Create a place in your house where the contact persons can leave messages for each other (a securely anchored notebook is a good idea since it is less likely to disappear).

Speak up. If you are uncertain about any aspect of the project, be sure to let the contact person know.

Prepare for the Pre-Construction Meeting One way to ensure the success of your project is to plan for and actively participate in a pre-construction meeting.

This allows your remodeler to clarify procedures and explain how the job will progress. It also offers both you and your remodeler an opportunity to prepare for those issues that may arise later. You should think of this meeting as a forum for all participants to define their expectations and agree on the anticipated outcome.

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What are your expectations regarding clean up? Will sweeping be sufficient for a daily cleaning, or will you need a more thorough cleaning in order to use the space?

You should also use the pre-construction meeting to establish guidelines for the remodeling crew working on the project.

What times will workers begin and end work at your home? Be sure to consider the neighbors as well as household members.

Where can workers park near the jobsite?

Will you allow workers to use your phone for local business calls?

Will bathroom facilities in your home be available to workers?

What is the remodeler's policy on smoking on the jobsite?

What is the remodeler's policy on the use of profanity? If you are especially sensitive to this issue, you should let your remodeler know.

Will you allow workers to play music at a reasonable volume? Is there any type of music that you do not want played?

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nets. To keep out as much dust as possible:

Prevent Remodeling Fever The train-station atmosphere of a remodeling project can lead to remodeling fever. The main symptom of this temporary affliction is feeling a loss of control that results from disrupted routines and the impact on your personal space.

The best way to prevent this fever is to prepare well, remember that "this too shall pass," and focus on the progress being made. A few other suggestions from remodeling pros: Prepare for inconvenience. A remodeling project can turn your home and — on some days — your life upside down. A kitchen remodel will, of course, affect meal planning. But a little ingenuity and some culinary shortcuts can lessen the impact. Set up a temporary cooking quarters by moving the refrigerator, toaster oven, and microwave to another room. Arrange a dishwashing station in your laundry room. If the weather is warm, fire up the grill and dine alfresco.

Designate a safe haven. Find at least one place in your home where you can escape from the chaos and commotion.

Guard against dust. During a remodeling project, dust has the unfortunate tendency to appear everywhere from lampshades to plates stacked inside your kitchen cabi-

1. Seal off doorways and stairs; 2. Turn off central air or heat when workers are sanding and stock up on extra filters so that you can change them often;

3. Have deliveries made though a designated entrance; 4. Use doormats and temporary floor coverings where appropriate;

5. Remove anything that might get damaged by the dust or at least cover it with plastic drop cloths that are taped shut.

Maintain a sense of humor. Remember that certain things are out of your control and it's best to laugh rather than upset yourself about things like the weather or delayed delivery of materials.

See the remodeling process as an adventure. Tell the kids that you are "camping in" and transform inconvenience into fun. Along the way, celebrate as different stages of the project are completed.

For more information on choosing a professional remodeler and managing every phase of your remodeling project, be sure to visit the homeownership section at www.nahb.org.

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Home Buyer's Dictionary When you start shopping for a new Closing - A meeting to sign docuhome, you may encounter some words ments which transfer property from a and terms with which you are unfamiliar. seller to a buyer. (Also called settlement) The following glossary will help you to be Closing Costs - Charges paid at a better informed shopper. settlement for obtaining a mortgage loan Adjustable Rate Mortgage and transferring real estate title.

(ARM) - A loan whose interest rate is Conditions, Covenants, and Readjusted according to movements in the strictions (CC and Rs) - The standards financial market. that define how a property may be used

Easement - Right-of-way granted to a person or company authorizing access to the owner’s land; for example, a utility company may be grated an easement to install pipes or wires. An owner may voluntarily grant an easement, or in some cases, be compelled to grant one by a local jurisdiction.

Appraisal - An evaluation to deter- loan not insured by a government agency mine what a piece of property would sell (such as FHA or VA). for in the marketplace.

Convertibility - The ability to Appreciation - The increase in the change a loan from an adjustable rate value of a property. schedule to a fixed rate schedule.

Assessment - A tax levied on a Cooperative - A form of ownerproperty or a value placed on the worth ship in a multi-unit complex; the purchasers own shares of the entire complex of property by a taxing authority.

Assumption - A transaction allow- rather than owning individual units. ing the buyer of a home to assume reCredit Rating - A report ordered sponsibility for an existing loan on the by a lender from a credit bureau to determine if the borrower is a good credit home instead of getting a new loan.

Balloon - A loan which has a series risk. of monthly payments (often for 5 years Default - A breach of a mortgage or less) with the remaining balance due in contract (such as not making monthly a large lump sum payment at the end. payments).

Binder - A receipt for a deposit Density - The number of homes paid to secure the right to purchase a built on a particular acre of land. Allowahome at terms agreed upon by the buyer ble densities are usually determined by and seller. local jurisdictions.

Buydown - A subsidy (usually paid Downpayment - The difference by a builder or developer) to reduce the between the sales price and the mortgage amount on a home. The downpaymonthly payments on a mortgage loan.

Cap - A limit to the amount an in- ment is usually paid at closing. terest rate or a monthly payment can Due-on-Sale - A clause in a mortincrease for an adjustable rate loan either gage contract requiring the borrower to during an adjustment period or over the pay the entire outstanding balance upon sale or transfer of the property. A mortlife of the loan.

Certificate of Occupancy - A gage with a due-on-sale clause is not asdocument from an official agency stating sumable. that the property meets the requireEarnest Money - A sum paid to ments of local codes, ordinances, and the seller to show that a potential purregulations. chaser is serious about buying.

gage whose interest rate remains constant over the life of the loan. The payments are not necessarily level. (See Graduated Payment Mortgage and Growing Equity Mortgage).

Equity - The difference between the value of a home and what is owed on it.

Amortization - A payment plan by and the protections the developer has which a borrower reduces a debt gradu- made for the benefit of all owners in a Escrow - The handling of funds or ally through monthly payments of princi- subdivision. documents by a third party on behalf of pal and interest.

Condominium - A home in a multi the buyer and/or seller.

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) -unit complex; each purchaser owns an Federal Housing Administration - The annual cost of credit over the life individual unit, and all the purchasers (FHA) - A federal agency which insures of a loan, including interest, service jointly own the common areas, such as mortgages that have lower downpayment charges, points, loan fees, mortgage in- the surrounding land, hallways, etc. requirements than conventional loans. surance, and other items.

Conventional Loan - A mortgage Fixed Rate Mortgage - A mort-

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Fixed Schedule Mortgage - A mortgage whose payment schedule for the life of the loan is established at closing. The payments and interest rate are not necessarily level.

Graduated Payment Mortgage (GPM) - A fixed-rate, fixed-schedule loan which starts with lower payments than a level payment loan; the payments rise annually over the first 5 to 10 years and then remain constant for the remainder of the loan. GPMs involve negative amortization.

Growing Equity Mortgage (Rapid Payoff Mortgage) - A fixedrate, fixed-schedule loan which starts with the same payments as a level payment loan; the payments rise annually, with the entire increase being used to reduce the outstanding balance. No negative amortization occurs, and the increase in payments may enable the borrower to pay off a 30-year loan in 15 to 20 years, or less.

Hazard Insurance - Protection against damage caused by fire, windstorm, or other common hazards. Many lenders require borrowers to carry it in an amount at least equal to the mortgage.

Home Buyer's Dictionary (Continued) Housing Finance Agency - A state agency which offers a limited amount of below-market-rate home financing for low-and moderate-income households.

Index - The interest rate or adjustment standard which determines the changes in monthly payments for an adjustable rate loan.

charge by a lender for the work involved in preparing and servicing a mortgage application (usually 1 percent of the loan amount).

the closing costs are, and what recourse the parties have if the contract is not fulfilled or if the buyer cannot get a mortgage commitment at the agreedNegative Amortization - An upon terms. increase in the outstanding balance of a Settlement - See Closing loan when a monthly payment is not Shared Appreciation Mortgage large enough to cover all of the interest - A loan in which partners agree to due. share specified portions of the downNote - A formal document show- payment, monthly payment, and appreing the existence of a debt and stating ciation. the terms of repayment.

Tenancy in Common - A form

Infrastructure - The public facilities and services needed to support residential development, including highways, bridges, schools, and sewer and PITI - Principal, interest, taxes, and water systems insurance (the 4 major components of Interest - The cost paid to a lend- monthly housing payments). er for the use of borrowed money.

Point - A charge of 1 percent of the mortgage amount. Points are a oneJoint Tenancy - A form of ownership by which the tenants own a prop- time charge assessed by the lender at erty equally. If one dies, the other closing to increase the interest yield on would automatically inherit the entire a mortgage loan. property.

Prepayment - Payment of all or Level Payment Mortgage - A part of a debt prior to its maturity. mortgage whose payments are identical Principal - The amount borrowed for each month over the life of the loan. in a loan, excluding interest and other Mortgage Broker - A broker charges. who represents numerous lenders and Property Survey - A survey to helps consumers find affordable mort- determine the boundaries of your propgages; the broker charges a fee only if erty. The cost will depend on the comthe consumer fins a loan. plexity of the survey.

Mortgage Commitment - A Rapid Payoff Mortgage - See formal written communication by a Growing Equity Mortgage lender, agreeing to make a mortgage Recording Fee - A charge for loan on a specific property, specifying the loan amount, length of time and recording the transfer of a property, paid to a city, county, or other approconditions.

Mortgage Company (Mortgage priate branch of government.

Banker) - A company that borrows money from a bank, lends it to consumers who want to buy homes, then sells the loans to investors.

Mortgagee - The lender who makes a mortgage loan.

Mortgage Loan - A contract in which the borrower’s property is pledged a s collateral and which can be repaid in installments over a long period. The mortgagor (buyer) promises to repay principal and interest, to keep the home insured, to pay all taxes, and to keep the property in good condition.

of ownership in which the tenants own separate but equal parts. To inherit the property, a surviving tenant would either have to be mentioned in the will or, in the absence of a will, be eligible through state inheritance laws.

Title - Evidence (usually in the form of a certificate or deed) of a person’s legal right to ownership of a property.

Transfer Taxes - Taxes levied on the transfer of property or on real estate loans by state and/or local jurisdictions.

Veterans Administration (VA) - A federal agency which insures mortgage loans with very liberal downpayment requirements for honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses.

Walk-Through - A final inspection of a home before settlement to search for problems that need to be corrected before ownership changes Real Estate Settlement Proce- hands. dures Act (RESPA) - A federal law Warranty - A promise, either requiring lenders to provide home buy- written or implied, that the material and ers with information about known or workmanship of a product is defect-free estimated settlement costs. The act also or will meet a specified level of perforregulates other aspects of settlement mance over a specified period of time.

Written warranties on new homes are procedures. either backed by insurance companies R-Value - The resistance of insulation material (including windows) to or by the builders themselves. heat passing through it. The higher the Zoning - Regulations established number, the greater the insulating value. by local governments regarding the location, height, and use for any given Sales Contract - A contract between a buyer and seller which should piece of property within a specific area.

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Closing on Your Home Settlement (or closing) is the process which passes ownership of a property from seller to purchaser. Going to settlement on a new home can be bewildering. Home buyers are usually required to sign a seemingly endless pile of documents, most of which are written in terminology not used outside of the housing industry that can be complicated to understand for a home buyer.

Before you go to settlement, there are certain important items you should know about so that you can achieve the best possible terms for yourself in the transaction.

Ask a lender for a copy of the HUD pamphlet, "Buying Your Home: Settlement Costs and Helpful Information." Most lenders are required to provide their loan applicants with a copy of this document under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), but you will be able to shop more wisely for settlement services if you have read the pamphlet before you apply. It provides a good description of the settlement process and explains most of the expenses you will encounter.

When you apply for a loan, the lender is required by law to provide you with a good faith estimate of settlement costs.

Shortly before settlement, you will be told exactly how much you owe so that you can get a bank check. A personal check is generally not acceptable. In some instances, you may have money returned to you instead of having to pay.

Before you go to settlement, familiarize yourself with important settlement terms.

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Important Settlement Terms your loan, you may be asked to make Appraisal Fee. An appraisal is an estimate of the fair market value of your home. Appraisals help both the lender and the buyer to determine if the sales price is consistent with the actual value. An appraiser inspects the house and the neighborhood and makes an estimate based on the price of comparable houses and other factors. The appraisal provides no guarantee that the property is free of defects. Lenders insist on an appraisal to see how much they could recover by selling your house if you default.

The fee for this service may vary considerably depending on the specific characteristics of your house.

monthly payments to an escrow account after you purchase your home. Money in the account may be used to pay taxes, insurance, and any other regular assessments as they fall due. Such accounts serve a similar purpose to withholding income tax from your paycheck; by putting aside money each month, you avoid large annual or semiannual payments. You may be charged a fee for the service.

In some states, escrow accounts draw interest.

Sometimes, escrow agents handle settlements. Rather than you and the lender meeting to sign all of the documents and transfer money, the agent works with you and the lender separately to ensure that everything is Attorney’s Fees. done properly.

Once again, a fee is If the lender requires an attorney to draw up any of the settlement docu- required for this service. ments, you may be charged a fee – a flat amount or a percentage of the Loan Origination Fee. loan. If you hire a lawyer to assist with A lender will charge a fee for the cost the settlement, you will have to pay an of processing the loan, usually calculatadditional fee at or immediately fol- ed as percentage of the loan amount. lowing settlement.

Loan Discount (Points).

The largest of your settlement cost Credit Report.

The lender may charge a fee for inves- may be the "points" lenders require to make the yield on your loan more tigating your credit history. profitable. A point is one percent on your loan amount. If you are borrowEarnest Money.

Earnest money is a deposit paid to a ing $50,000, one point equals $500. seller to show you are serious about Points are tax deductible if they are buying a house. Your receipt for this paid separately and not deducted from payment is called a binder. If you later the loan amount. For VA loans, you buy the home, the earnest money is can be charged a maximum of one applied to your down payment. If not, point, but the number of points can be the earnest money is returned, minus higher for FHA and conventional expenses for processing. Be sure that loans. you understand the refund procedures On a 30-year loan, each point that you before you make a deposit. pay reduces your interest rate by roughly 1/8 of a percent. You may be Escrow Fees and Accounts. faced with a choice between two Escrow involves having a third party mortgages in which one has lower hold funds and/or documents until you and the seller complete settlement. monthly payments but involves paying Depending on the circumstances of more points up front. Annual percentage rate calculation include buyers’

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Closing on Your Home points, so ask for the APR to help you make your assessment. Keep in mind that an APR is calculated on the basis of the total life of the loan. For a 30year loan, the APR is a 30-year composite figure. If you sell your new home after a few years, the average annual cost of your points will be much higher than is reflected in the APR. If you plan to move soon, you might be better off with a loan that has a slightly higher rate but fewer points.

Property Survey Fee. You may have to pay to have your lot surveyed, especially if there is a question about the boundaries. The cost will depend on the complexity of the survey.

You will normally be required to purchase lenders’ title insurance to guard against a faulty title search as well as hazards that even the most thorough search will not reveal – such as a forged deed that does not transfer title, a claim by a previously undisclosed relative of a former owner, or a mistake in the records. For a onetime premium at closing, title insurance will clear up title problems, pay the lender’s legal expenses for defending against an attack on title, or pay claims on property the lender may lose.

Lenders’ title insurance does not compensate buyers for any legal expenses they might incur, or the value of property they might lose. A separate owners’ title insurance is available to safeRecording Fee. guard the buyer. Whether the seller Because title is changing hands, the or the buyer pays for owners’ title transaction must be recorded with insurance depends your city, county, or other appropri- on local custom. ate branch of government. The fee covers administrative costs.

This list of settle-

a n d i n s t r u c t i o n booklets from manufacturers for equipment in the house All tax payment receipts Certificate of occupancy (required in some areas) Certificates from the health department for plumbing and sewer installations (required in most areas) Other certificates of code compliance (required in most areas) All insurance policies (some might be sent later after they have been properly endorsed) The note and deed to your property (which will probably be mailed to you after being placed on record in your local registry of deeds office) Home maintenance and care instructions from your builder

ment terms is not State and Local Transfer Taxes. all-inclusive. You Some jurisdictions levy taxes on the may also be transfer of property or on real estate charged fees for loans. notarizing docuSettlement Costs Between Buyer ments and other miscellaneous and Seller.

Your builder may have already paid items. the annual property taxes on your new home or filled up your fuel tank. Once all the forms When title changes hands, you must have been signed, reimburse the builder for a propor- you can move into tional share of the taxes, any fuel that your new home. remains in the tank, and any other But before ending the settlement prepaid costs. session, make sure that you have reTitle Search and Insurance.

A title search involves having someone ceived or will be look through public records to see if sent copies of all important anyone else has a claim to your prop- the documents, includerty. A lender does not want to lend ing: you money only to learn in the event Sales contract of foreclosure that somebody other Land survey than you has a prior claim to the Warranties property.

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Checklist for Hiring a Builder or Remodeler Do your homework before having work done on your home.

Use this checklist to help you select a builder or remodeler to work on or build your home.

Is the builder/remodeler properly licensed to do the work you require and does he or she have sufficient workers compensation and general liability insurance?

If not, you may be liable for any construction-related accidents on your premises.

How long have they been in the building business? It usually takes three to five years to establish a financially sound business. Will they be around after the construction is complete to service any warranties?

Will the builder/remodeler provide you with names of previous customers? Contact previous customers. Ask them if they would hire the builder/remodeler again.

Have you called your local Better Business Bureau?

They can alert you to any complaints.

Are you able to communicate with the builder/ remodeler? Remember you will be in close contact with them throughout the construction process and afterward as you live in your new home.

Will the builder/remodeler provide you with a complete and clearly written contract? The contract will benefit both of you. Review it carefully.

Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids. If the builder/ remodeler is unable to pay for the materials and labor as the project proceeds, this may indicate a potential problem.

To check for a Louisiana State Contractors License go Have you seen the builder/remodelers work, both comto www.lslbc.louisiana.gov. pleted and in progress? Check for quality of workmanFor more information contact the Home Builders Associaship and materials. tion of Northeast Louisiana at 318-387-6795 or go to Does the builder or remodeler have a permanent busi- www.hbanela.com. ness location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers?

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Remodel or Relocate? 8 Critical Questions to Consider Home buying and home remodeling television programs aren’t just a fad; their enduring popularity indicates that they’re here to stay. If you’re among the growing masses of dedicated viewers, you might begin (if you haven’t already) to look around and notice some of your own home’s shortcomings. Inadequate storage, limited cooking space or simply an outdated design might conjure thoughts of one day remodeling your kitchen, bathrooms or living spaces. Or instead, perhaps you’ll begin to consider moving into a bigger or newer home.

remodel? All other considerations aside, if you have limited options to alter your home in a way that will address your needs (such as load-bearing walls that can’t be removed, or space constraints that will not allow for an addition), you may need to consider moving.

Whether you decide to remodel or relocate, your decision will involve a great deal of logistics, emotions and, of course, finances. Thoroughly weighing the pros and cons of each option now will help you feel more prepared to act when the time is right.

How do you feel about your current neighborhood?

Even if you changed everything about your home, there are many things outside of your home over which you have no control. Give some thought to the school district, proximity to work, parks and shopping centers, and the overall look and feel of the community.

Start by asking yourself these questions:

1. What’s in the budget? The first step is the most obvious: you’ll need to crunch some numbers to determine what is financially feasible. Remodeling can be a great investment and save you the hassle of moving. But it requires a great deal of patience and flexibility. On the other hand, buying a home can be instantly gratifying, but the true costs of buying (and selling) – such as commissions, closing costs and moving fees – need to be part of the equation, as that is money you won’t get back.

2. Is it a simple fix that you can do yourself? Or a bigger project that will require a professional? Some home owners are especially handy and want to tackle the job themselves. But most others like having the assurance of knowing a professional – who has the necessary equipment, expertise and resources – will get the job done right the first time.

7. Are there any zoning restrictions that would affect the remodeling project(s) you envision? These laws vary widely by area, so go to your local zoning office and ask for a copy of your local ordinance.

The answers to these questions are different for everyone, which is why it is important for you to carefully consider each one while keeping in mind your unique situation. This will help you effectively determine which step is right for you so that next year, you can be confident in your home’s ability to not only survive the holidays, but to also keep up with the demands of your everyday life.

For additional resources on remodeling your home or buying a new home, contact the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana at 318-387-6795 or visit nahb.org/forconsumers.

3. What is the current value of your home compared to similar homes in your neighborhood? If your home is already the most expensive one in the neighborhood, you might not see a significant return on your investment if you remodel. But if comparable home values are greater than your home’s value, you’re much more likely to see a strong return by making improvements.

4. How might your decision impact your taxes? Remodeling your current home or moving to a new home will have an effect on your property taxes. The change may or may not be significant, so it’s good to keep it in mind.

5. How might your needs change in the next 3, 5 or 10 years? A growing family, kids going off to college, an aging family member moving in – all are examples of factors that can significantly impact your future requirements for a home.

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Thinking About Remodeling?

Start Here If you own a home, no matter what its age, sooner or later you may join the millions of people who remodel their homes each year. Perhaps it was that moment when you realized that avocado green and harvest gold are no longer the "in" colors for today's trendy kitchens. Or maybe you had an epiphany one day as you stood in line to use your own bathroom. Whatever the impetus, the thought has crossed your mind: Maybe it's time to remodel. The reasons for remodeling are as varied as the projects we undertake.

Some of these include: Adding more space.

Upgrading cabinets, counters, appliances, and fixtures. Creating a floor plan that's customized for your lifestyle.

Improving energy efficiency with new windows, doors, insulation, and climate control systems.

Increasing the resale value of your home.

Where to Begin The first step is to develop an idea of what you want to do. Write a prioritized list of your needs and wants.

Look at magazines and Web sites and collect pictures of what you like. The more clearly you can envision the project and describe it on paper, the better prepared you'll be in making your decision.

special training to understand the needs of the physically challenged.

(For more information go to www.nahb.org or contact your local Home Builders Association.)

Figure out how much money you have to spend on the remodeling job, furnishings, landscaping or any other cost you might incur.

Choose Your Options Once you have created a list of what you would like out of your home, the next step is deciding how to accomplish your vision.

Hire a Professional. The best way to ensure your home dreams become reality is through the work of a professional. These remodelers are of the highest integrity and standards in the industry.

Can you do it yourself? For the handyman or woman, a do-it-yourself project is both rewarding and costeffective. However, more than 30% of all jobs remodelers perform come from failed do-it-yourselfers.

Should you move instead? Your needs may exceed what you can or want to do with your existing home.

If you have decided you want to hire a remodeler, make certain he is properly licensed or registered with Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.

Ask for references and check those references. Do your homework to avoid contractor fraud, and make your dream home a reality.

Think about traffic patterns, furniture size and placement, colors, lighting and how you expect to use the remodeled space. If your decision to remodel involves creating better access for someone with limited mobility, you may want to consider contacting a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist. A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist has received 24

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WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL If you are considering a remodeling project, the most important decision you can make is selecting a professional remodeler to do the job. Your home is too important to entrust to anyone but a professional who can: Save you money by doing your job right the first time.

Ensure that your dreams are accurately translated into reality by offering design services in-house or through an arrangement with a professional architect or designer.

Understand that your comfort during the project and its successful completion depend on effective communication and follow-through.

Maintain a safe and neat jobsite to prevent damage to your home or injury to household members and pets.

Provide the best possible materials within your budget and assist you in making selections through the vendors they work with.

Ensure that your job meets or exceeds applicable building codes and regulations.

Guarantee the quality of their work with a warranty.

Respond promptly to service calls and inquiries.

SHOULD I HIRE A PROFESSIONAL? Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years on the heels of HGTV, and other popular home improvement shows and publications.

And, for certain small projects, a DIY project can be rewarding and fun - if you are prepared and have the proper skills. But before you start knocking

down walls and taking out wiring, ask yourself the following questions: Do you have a clear idea of what you want your project to look like?

Do you have the time to complete this project (be realistic!)?

Have you ever undertaken a project like this before?

Do you know everything you will need (materials, tools, etc.) to complete the project?

Are you familiar with the applicable building codes and permits?

Do you enjoy physical labor?

Do you have the necessary skills for this project?

If not, do you have the time and resources to learn these skills?

Where will you obtain the necessary materials?

If you cannot complete the project according to your original schedule, are you (and your family) prepared to handle the resulting inconvenience?

Will you need assistance with this project? If so, who will assist you?

Do they have the time and skills required for this project?

Do you understand all the safety issues associated with this project?

Are you familiar with the architecture and structural makeup of your home (i.e., how knocking down one wall will affect the rest of the structure)?

Have you considered the hidden costs associated with doing it yourself - time, tools, and the possibility that you may actually decrease the value of your house if the result isn't up to professional standards?

It is easy to look at the cost of hiring a professional remodeler and think only of labor and materials.

But remember that a professional remodeler offers you an important service - years of experience, the right tools, a network of suppliers and subcontractors, and an indepth understanding of legal regulations, cost estimating, scheduling, and the latest construction techniques.

line is that remodeling makes your home a more enjoyable place to live.

The intangible value of this pleasure needs to be considered, along with any resale value you hope to gain. But there is no doubt that, as far as improving the sale of your home, all remodeling projects are not created equal. The general rule of thumb is that any remodeling project that brings your home up to the level of your neighbors' is a worthy investment. But it doesn't pay to be the most expensive house on the block - real estate experts recommend that a remodeling investment should not raise the value of your house to more than 10-15% above the median sales price in your neighborhood.

REMODELING VS. MOVING If you want to change your home, your other option besides remodeling is to find a new one. But more and more American families are deciding to stay put and improve their existing home.

Here are some of the reasons: Remodeling allows you to customize your home to meet your needs and desires. The only similar, but much more costly alternative is to have a brand new custom home designed and built.

Remodeling means that you don't have to give up a familiar neighborhood and schools.

Remodeling is a more efficient use of your financial resources. According to the American Homeowner Foundation, selling your home and moving typically costs about 8-10% of the value of your current home. And much of this goes into moving expenses, closing costs, and broker commissions - items that have no direct impact on your home's quality.

Remodeling can be stressful, but few experiences are more stressful than moving.

Remember that potential buyers will compare your home to ones newly built. Therefore, you'll want to look at the design trends and amenities being built into new homes. Great rooms (open kitchen/family room arrangements), master bed and bath suites, and higher ceilings are a few of the features sought by today's home buyers.

Each year, Remodeling magazine conducts its "Cost vs. Value" report to assess which remodeling projects create the greatest return on investment. Not surprisingly, kitchens and baths regularly come out on top. These are two of the most used rooms in the home, and they receive the most scrutiny from potential buyers.

For more information on this topic go to www.nahb.org or contact the Home While there are many reasons that Builders Association of Northeast Louipeople choose to remodel, the bottom siana at 318-387-6795.

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How to Live with Your Remodeling Project Remodeling your home is uniquely different from building a Some of the issues you may wish to cover at this meeting new one. With remodeling, your home becomes the include: worksite. You live side by side with the project from start to Will you allow your remodeler to place a company sign finish. Once construction begins, you'll probably long for on your property? Remember that in addition to being a simple pleasures like a dust-free home or a fully functioning marketing tool, signs help contractors and suppliers kitchen or bath. But the end result will be well worth these locate your home. inconveniences.

Here are some tips to help minimize the stress involved with a remodeling project.

Open the Lines of Communication Prepare for the Pre-Construction Meeting Prevent Remodeling Fever

Open the Lines of Communication Consistent and open communication between you and your remodeler will enhance your understanding of the project, provide an opportunity to exchange ideas, and ultimately help to make the experience a positive one for everyone involved. To facilitate this process, you need to: Determine who you and your remodeler should contact for daily decisions or an after-hours emergency. For example, your contact may be the lead carpenter for the job, while the remodeler's contact could be your spouse.

Designate a backup for each contact person to assure continuity in anyone's absence.

Create a place in your house where the contact persons can leave messages for each other (a securely anchored notebook is a good idea since it is less likely to disappear).

Speak up. If you are uncertain about any aspect of the project, be sure to let the contact person know.

What areas of your home will be off limits to workers?

Does your house have an alarm system? Will workers need a key or will someone always be there?

How will you ensure that your children and pets stay out of the work space?

How will trash removal be handled? Where will the remodeler locate the dumpster on your property?

Does the remodeler anticipate any interruptions of utilities during the project? If so, when and for how long?

At certain stages of construction, the project may affect basic household necessities like water and electricity.

Will you need to vacate the house at any time?

What are your expectations regarding clean up? Will sweeping be sufficient for a daily cleaning, or will you need a more thorough cleaning in order to use the space?

You should also use the pre-construction meeting to establish guidelines for the remodeling crew working on the project.

What times will workers begin and end work at your home? Be sure to consider the neighbors as well as household members.

Where can workers park near the jobsite?

Will you allow workers to use your phone for local business calls?

Will bathroom facilities in your home be available to workers?

What is the remodeler's policy on smoking on the jobsite?

What is the remodeler's policy on the use of profanity?

If you are especially sensitive to this issue, you should let your remodeler know.

Will you allow workers to play music at a reasonable volume? Is there any type of music that you do not want played?

Prepare for the Pre-Construction Meeting

Prevent Remodeling Fever

One way to ensure the success of your project is to plan for and actively participate in a pre-construction meeting. This allows your remodeler to clarify procedures and explain how the job will progress. It also offers both you and your remodeler an opportunity to prepare for those issues that may arise later. You should think of this meeting as a forum for all participants to define their expectations and agree on the anticipated outcome.

The train-station atmosphere of a remodeling project can lead to remodeling fever. The main symptom of this temporary affliction is feeling a loss of control that results from disrupted routines and the impact on your personal space.

The best way to prevent this fever is to prepare well, remember that "this too shall pass," and focus on the progress being made. A few other suggestions from remodeling pros:

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Prepare for inconvenience. A remodeling project can turn your home and — on some days — your life upside down.

A kitchen remodel will, of course, affect meal planning. But a little ingenuity and some culinary shortcuts can lessen the impact. Set up a temporary cooking quarters by moving the refrigerator, toaster oven, and microwave to another room.

Arrange a dishwashing station in your laundry room. If the weather is warm, fire up the grill and dine alfresco.

Guard against dust. During a remodeling project, dust has the unfortunate tendency to appear everywhere from lampshades to plates stacked inside your kitchen cabinets.

To keep out as much dust as possible:

Designate a safe haven. Find at least one place in your home where you can escape from the chaos and commotion.

3. Have deliveries made though a designated entrance; 4. Use doormats and temporary floor coverings where

1. Seal off doorways and stairs; 2. Turn off central air or heat when workers are sanding

and stock up on extra filters so that you can change them often;

appropriate;

5. Remove anything that might get damaged by the dust

or at least cover it with plastic drop cloths that are taped shut.

Maintain a sense of humor. Remember that certain things are out of your control and it's best to laugh rather than upset yourself about things like the weather or delayed delivery of materials.

See the remodeling process as an adventure. Tell the kids that you are "camping in" and transform inconvenience into fun. Along the way, celebrate as different stages of the project are completed.

For more information on choosing a professional remodeler and managing every phase of your remodeling project, be sure to visit the homeownership section at www.nahb.org.

A Message From the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Let The Buyer Beware Most licensed or registered contractors are competent, honest, hardworking and financially responsible. However, new residential construction, and home improvement projects are a top source of consumer complaints nationwide. Most of the problems that the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors see could be prevented if homeowners knew their home improvement rights and took responsibility for their project. A responsible and informed consumer can work more effectively with reputable contractors who follow state licensing laws and also adhere to other state laws regarding general liability, workers’ compensation, and laws governed by the Department of Revenue and Taxation. By being informed the consumer can avoid being victimized by unscrupulous or unlicensed contractors.

Protect yourself, and your pocketbook; don’t become a victim! Take time to ensure that the contractor is licensed. Contact the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors: At 1-800-256-1392 or search our contractor license database by going to www.lslbc.louisiana.org

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Routine Home Maintenance Home maintenance includes regular, seasonal and onetime tasks.

The following suggested maintenance schedule identifies some of the more common maintenance tasks that may be performed on a weekly, monthly or semi-annual basis. Tailor it to fit your own situation, adding or deleting items as required.

As a homeowner, you have normal maintenance responsibilities for your new home. Establishing a maintenance schedule is the best way to manage your maintenance budget.

These suggested maintenance tasks and schedule should not replace the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Please contact your builder or the licensed subcontractor that preformed the work.

TWICE-A-YEAR MAINTENANCE Inspect roof and chimney for broken or missing tiles or shingles, identifying anything that might cause leaks or problems. Inspect and clean gutters and down spouts.

Do not walk on the roof as it is dangerous and may cause personal damage.

THE FOLLOWING IS SUGGESTED MONTHLY MAINTENANCE:

Inspect outside of home and condition of siding, paint, masonry, stucco or Exterior Insulated Finish System (EIFS) and wood trim. .

Smoke Detectors – Check operation by pushing test button. Check and replace battery if necessary.

Inspect doors and windows to verify proper operation, security and weather-resistance. Clean tracks of windows and sliding glass doors before applying silicone lubricant.

Check fire extinguishers for proper charge. Never buy units without a pressure gauge. Be sure that you have an adequate number, located in kitchen, garage and basement.

Perform a walk-around inspection of the perimeter walls. Over time, normal weathering and minor settlement can cause cracking, peeling, warping, and crumbling in some or all of these materials.

Look for cracks in brick, stone, and stucco. Identify any areas where mortar has fallen out. A white powdery substance known as efflorescence may appear from time to time and is considered normal. Check for warped siding, gaps in wood trim, and peeling or blistering paint. Sand, scrape, wire-brush, caulk, stain, repaint and apply wood preservatives where necessary. Consult with your builder regarding brick, mortar, and traditional stucco problems.

Test Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) to insure proper protection.

Clean or replace dirty filter in range hood.

Check for evidence of leaks around toilets, under sinks and around dishwasher.

Clean and freshen sink drains by flushing with hot water and baking soda.

Clean garbage disposal blades by grinding ice cubes and citrus fruit rinds.

Inspect furnace and air-conditioning filters, humidifier and electronic air cleaners.

Clean aerators on faucets regularly, depending upon water hardness. You may need to use a rust or scale remover to return them to normal condition. Check water filters and softeners regularly.

Monitor and maintain floor coverings on an as required basis. Regular vacuuming will reduce wear of carpets and other floor coverings. Repair tears and remove stains soon as possible.

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Refresh varnished wood cabinets with a good quality furniture polish. Never use a paraffin-based spray wax. Painted cabinets may be cleaned with a mild non -abrasive detergent on a damp sponge.

Inspect main service panel, circuit breakers, and test all GFI outlets and breakers by pressing the test button.

Complete seasonal maintenance on heating and air conditioning by licensed HVAC contractor. *Check general condition of compressor; remove debris as necessary.

Inspect and replace, as needed, caulking and grout around tubs, showers and sinks.

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ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Have carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year.

Walk around the house and inspect each caulking joint at window and door frames, between two different siding materials (like brick or stucco), or around piping which enters the home. Original caulking will shrink and crack over time due to normal weathering. Confirm that caulked joints are still properly sealed and haven’t cracked, pulled apart, or fallen out. If necessary, clean the old joint out with warm soapy water and a toothbrush and reapply the same caulking material to achieve a proper seal. Consult with your local hardware store to select the right type of caulking.

Examination your foundation. For slab-on-grade foundations, walk the entire ground floor and look for water stains or cracks in the concrete.

Remove stains with an appropriate concrete cleaning agent. Seal cracks that may allow water to enter with a compatible waterproof caulk. Caulk can be found at your local hardware store. For crawl space foundations, gain access to crawl space through the trap door. Inspect concrete or cinder block walls.

Look for water stains or cracks. Seal cracks that may allow water to enter with a compatible waterproof caulk. Check ground surface for any standing water.

Examine all concrete sidewalks, patios, porches, stoops, and garage slabs for cracks, chipping, stains, scaling or settlement. Consult with your local hardware store for products that can fill and repair cracks or chipping, or remove scaling residue. Seal and caulk any large gaps created by minor settlement.

Check condition of septic tank and leech field. Consult with septic tank pumping service. Know the location of your septic tank and drain field. Have your septic tank inspected annually by a licensed contractor or health department official. Inspection will reveal problems before they become serious and tell when the tank needs to be pumped. Periodically check the drain field for a foul odor, excessive wetness, or overly lush grass growth, which may be warning signs of a failing system. Never drive over or park on any part of the system. Do not plant anything but grass over or near drain field, as tree and shrub roots may clog drain field.

Hire a gutter cleaning service or find a ladder and doit-yourself. Leaves and debris will accumulate in the gutters as the seasons change. If you do it yourself, carefully climb up to the gutter and scoop out leaves and debris. Also, remove debris from the down spouts. You can sometimes clear these areas with a hose.

Complete annual furnace and air conditioning maintenance by a licensed HVAC contractor.

Visually survey your yard and existing drainage patterns often. Verify that the ground slopes away from the foundation. Stabilize any bare areas with grass, ground cover or landscaping materials to discourage erosion. Dig out areas where sand has accumulated. Landscape materials, sand/dirt etc. should be at least 5� below slab and weep holes. This will help avoid any water intrusion.

Fill in any low spots where necessary to re-establish drainage flow. Adjust sprinkler systems to avoid over -spraying the house or causing puddles near foundation. Plant trees and shrubs an adequate distance away from foundation to allow for mature spread and root systems. Water, fertilize, mow and aerate your lawn as necessary. In areas with active (expansive) soils, maintenance and irrigation guidelines specific to your soils and foundation type should be followed.

Conventional landscape practices may be inappropriate in these areas, for example; if your home has a pier and grade beam foundation and you live in a semi-arid climate, you may not be able to plant flowers or shrubs closer than five (5) feet from the foundation, unless they have very low water requirements and can be hand or drip-line watered. Sprinkler systems may not spray closer than five (5) feet from the foundation, and trees should not be planted closer than fifteen (15) feet from the foundation. Conversely, if your home has a post-tensioned slab foundation in a moist climate, you may need to take steps to ensure that soils around your foundation do not dry out excessively. Again, trees should be planted no closer than fifteen (15) feet from the foundation.

Consult with your builder, nursery or landscape professional as necessary, to correct or learn more about your local soil and growing conditions.

Inspect inside your attic. Prior to entering the attic, you may want to purchase a paper filter mask from your local hardware store to avoid lung irritation from possible airborne insulation fibers. Bring a flashlight.

Gain access through the trap door and check that all air vents are unobstructed and intact. Make sure there are no animals nesting in the insulation. If you walk around, be careful not to step on the drywall ceiling below, and watch out for nails sticking though the roof. Never store anything in the attic unless it was designed for that purpose. Check with your builder for more information regarding storage capacity or lack thereof.

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DISCLAIMER: This list of the members of the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana. It is not intended as a recommendation or certification as to quality of work, fitness to perform, or financial capacity of this member. If a license is required HBANELA recommends checking with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors at www.lslbc.louisiana.gov before selecting your builder or subcontractor to verify their license, and to check for any complaints. Since our membership changes monthly, the most up-to-date listings can be found at www.hbanela.com, “Find A Member, Product, or Service”.

5 Day Kitchen

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc.

Ark-La-Tex Window and Door, Inc.

BancorpSouth

Bradley Johns 1270 New Natchitoches Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 855-4899

Tobi Nomey 1312 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201-6022 Phone: (318) 325-0777 http://www.acmeglassandmirror.com

Danny Compton 2804 N 7th St West Monroe, LA 71291-4630 Phone: (318) 322-7783 http://www.arklatexwindowanddoor.com

Don Gonnillini 3501 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 397-6400 http://www.bancorpsouth.com

Alan Stephenson 216 Bell Lane, Ste. B West Monroe, LA, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 599-2060 http://www.911handymanllc.com

Advanced Security Technologies, LLC

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance

Barkley Construction, LLC

Paul Fontenot 703 North 4th Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 322-4111

Kevin Woods 2003 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 322-2999 http://www.ajg.com

Cody Barkley 803 Henderson Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 557-2710

A & A Fences Decks & Porches

Air Service Professionals

Donny Alford 240 Wattie Wilson Rd Downsville, LA 71234-4606 Phone: (318) 376-9269

Brandon Moore 6611 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 387-1978 http://www.airservepro.com

Assurance Financial Group, LLC

Alexander Enterprises, LLC

Atlas Foundation Repair

Hank Alexander 124 Trace Drive Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 548-9725

Tony Arpino 2116 Forsythe Ave, Ste. F Monroe, LA 71201-3600 Phone: (318) 325-3300 http://www.atlassys.com

911 Handyman, LLC

A & M Builders, LLC Tony Savana 4690 Beech Springs Road Quitman, LA 71268 Phone: (318) 355-1280

ABC Supply Co., Inc. Clyde Miller 908 Wood St West Monroe, LA 71291-3250 Phone: (318) 322-2636 http://www.norandex.com

Alexander's Cove, LLC Kevin Alexander 101 Bella Vista Dr West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 372-3709

Allen Builders, LLC Roy Allen 202 Kendall Ridge Dr West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 348-8920

Achievers Inc Jimmy Dortch PO Box 441 West Monroe, LA 71294-0441 Phone: (318) 325-0555 http://www.achieversinc.com

Andrews Building & Construction, LLC

Achievers Inc

A-Ohler Construction LLC

Jerry Adams PO Box 441 West Monroe, LA 71294-0441 Phone: (318) 325-0555 http://www.achieversinc.com

Terry Andrews 10049 Lynch Lane Bastrop, LA 71220-9754 Phone: (318) 669-0966

Jason Ohler 504 Bres Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 791-9219 http://www.ohlerconstruction.com

Acme Brick, Tile & More Chris Mangrum 203 S 8th St Monroe, LA 71201-8723 Phone: (318) 325-9652 http://www.brick.com

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Coby Cooper 1312 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201-6022 Phone: (318) 325-0777 http://www.acmeglassandmirror.com

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Mike Brodtman 1215 Cypress St, Ste 3 West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 812-0022 http://www.lendtheway.com

Wayne Barrett PO Box 5317 Bossier City, LA 71171-5317 Phone: (318) 746-3332 http://www.barrettappliance.com

Bastrop Feed & Seed Hardware

Academy Concrete, LLC Eddie Underwood, III 1529 New Natchitoches Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 331-6035

Barrett Appliance & Home Products

Arkansas Stone Company, Inc.

Atmos Energy Johnny Rigdon 800 Delta Dr Monroe, LA 71203-6010 Phone: (318) 651-6225 http://www.atmosenergy.com

Automated Alarm Co. Ronnie Tucker 210 Kansas Ln Monroe, LA 71203-4724 Phone: (318) 345-2378 http://www.automatedalarm.com

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC Bobby Swanner 706 Trenton St, Suite 1 West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 614-5215

B & R Installations, LLC Billy Rath 107 Vernon Drive West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 670-7719

Chad Culp 1206 Highway 15 West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 396-1828 http://www.arkansasstone.com

B G & Company Builders, Inc.

Ark-La Floor Covering

B.A.S. Construction Company, Inc.

Buddy Reese 112 Adrian Drive Monroe, LA 71203-9512 Phone: (318) 387-9121

Carolyn Swanner 113 Choctaw West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 396-5937

Barry Collins 192 Bastille Lane, Suite 100 Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 232-1540

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Joe Petrus 214 E Cypress Ave Bastrop, LA 71220-3806 Phone: (318) 281-4276

Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC Jimmy Christmas PO Box 1115 Bastrop, LA 71221-1115 Phone: (318) 281-4822

Bayou Aeroseal Brad Calhoun 360 Valley View Drive Ruston, LA 71270-1914 Phone: (318) 614-8822

Bayou Overhead Doors, Inc. DJ Sepeda 307 Cryer Street West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 322-1090

BCC Contracting, LLC Barry Collins 7560 Frontage Rd Monroe, LA 71202-4014 Phone: (318) 651-0733 http://www.cfm-enterprises.com

Bell Heating & A/C Ricky Bell 182 Betty Ln West Monroe, LA 71291-7567 Phone: (318) 396-8979 http://www.bellheatingandair.com

Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana Zach Brister 382 Guthrie Rd Sterlington, LA 71280-3143 Phone: (318) 340-6377 http:// www.Benchmarkconstructiongroup.com

Benjamin Owens Building Contractor

Brian Moore Contracting

Charles Lenard

Concordia Nursing Home

Benji Owens 222 Owens Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 388-4506

Brian Moore 1910 Auburn Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 322-4000

Charles Lenard 200 Blackwell Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 376-6226

Angela Arnold 101 N. 2nd West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 812-2140

Best Exterminators, LLC

Brian Reese Allen Co. Inc.

Chevallier Builders, LLC

Cottonwood Builders, LLC

Heather Holland 2398 Hwy 33 Ruston, LA 71270-3294 Phone: (318) 396-6650 http://www.bestexterminatorsllc.com

Brian Allen 87 Highway 856 Rayville, LA 71269-4512 Phone: (318) 248-3252 http://www.bracobuilders.com

Stephen Chevallier 719 Mosleys Bluff Rd Downsville, LA 71234 Phone: (318) 548-0078

James Waldron 121 Dean Rd Rayville, LA 71269 Phone: (318) 537-1513

Chris Johnson Construction, LLC Better Homes and Garden Veranda Realty

Bright Construction

Courtesy Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Ruston, LLC

Danielle Owens 117 Ingles Ln West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 884-6472 http://www.bhgveranda.com

BGC Advantage LLC Lisa Phillips 1910 Farmerville Highway Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 224-2997 x 1001 http://www.bgcadvantage.com

Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc. Justin Bishop 1701 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201-6015 Phone: (318) 322-6635

Blount Electric Heating & Air, LLC Mike Blount 779 Whitehall Rd Mangham, LA 71259 Phone: (318) 237-7175

Chris Johnson 1 Bailee Dr West Monroe, LA 71291-7521 Phone: (318) 512-7370

Wesley Lambright 104 Ladelle Loop Monroe, LA 71203-6037 Phone: (318) 348-6033

Chris Moran Construction Brockman Builders, LLC

Chris Moran 198 Vz Top Farm Rd Dubach, LA 71235-3283 Phone: (318) 548-0469

Wes Brockman 3200 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 322-1472

Chuck Burkett Construction, Inc. Brownstone Affordable Housing, Ltd Jeremy Mears 1000 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 855-5215 http://www.thebrownstonegroup.net

Building Performance Specialist, LLC Austin Hartt 104 Hemlock Circle West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 816-6081 http://thebps.org

Casual Concepts Inc. Blue Group, LLC A.J. Siggers 4404 Old Sterlington Rd, Ste 107 Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 855-3186

Conrad Blanchard 504 Chickasaw Dr West Monroe, LA 71291-2210 Phone: (318) 614-1458 http:// www.casualconceptshomebuilding.com

Blue Heron Homes, LLC James Reneau 4404 Old Sterlington Rd, Suite 107 Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 855-3186 http://www.blueheronhomes.com

Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement Bobby Williamson 2914 North 7th West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 398-0077 http:// www.bobbywilliamsonflooring.com

Century Next Bank Courtnie Beach 2450 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 812-2265 https://www.cnext.bank/about-us

Coburn's Eddie Miller 1300 Natchitoches West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 323-5454 http://www.coburns.com

Chip Humble PO Box 4420 Monroe, LA 71211-4420 Phone: (318) 322-4444 http://www.centuryreadymix.com

Jason Bond 2220 Jonesboro Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 410-9582

Cassandra Ivy 504 Washington St Monroe, LA 71201-6822 Phone: (318) 388-0110 http://www.centurylinksecurity.com

Brennan Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

Chandler Land and Site Services, Inc.

Rusty Wilfong PO Box 1838 Ruston, LA 71273-1838 Phone: (318) 251-9874

Boyd Chandler 219 Austin Oaks Circle West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 366-6008

Creative Landscapes, LLC Clint Sant 137 Donald Allen Drive Downsville, LA 71234 Phone: (318) 372-2795

Cross Keys Bank Beverly Joiner 1401 Hudson Ln, Ste 101 Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 361-9500

Cross Keys Bank Landon Joiner 1401 Hudson Ln, Ste 101 Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 361-9500

Cody Phillips Construction Company, LLC

D E Investments, Inc. dba Servpro

Cody Phillips 143 Stable Run Circle Ruston, LA 71270-3221 Phone: (318) 245-3096

Don Legg 1917 Olive Street Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 345-5121

D.L.R. Construction Inc. Cody W. Rials, APLC Cody Rials 4404 Old Sterlington Rd, Suite 105 Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 737-7059 http://www.rialslaw.com

Coldwell Banker Group One

Century Ready-Mix

CenturyLink Security Systems, Inc. Bondco Residential, LLC

Chuck Burkett 3147 Britton Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 397-2827

Rusty Wren 1500 S Service Rd East Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 255-4162 http://buycourtesy.com

Darryl Beasley 2120 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 362-0007 http://www.cbgroupone.com

Coleman's Remodel and Repair, LLC Jason Coleman 1143 Centerpoint Rd Simsboro, LA 71275 Phone: (318) 355-3464

Community Financial Insurance Center David Hoogland PO Box 2006 Monroe, LA 71207-2006 Phone: (318) 388-3904 ext. 3551 http:// www.communityfinancialinsurance.com/

September 2019

Diane Rhodes 974 Strozier Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 396-6490

Daniel Hollis Daniel Hollis 950 Fourway Loop Farmerville, LA 71241 Phone: (318) 245-6204

Danny Fontenot Danny Fontenot 1450 Strozier Rd West Monroe, LA 71291-8231 Phone: (318) 376-4984

Dark Construction, LLC Randall Dark 1611 Arkansas Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 396-1700 http://www.darkconstructionllc.com

Darryl Johnson Construction LLC Darryl Johnson 115 Versailles Blvd West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 235-6989

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Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc.

Frank Foster Construction Inc.

Glass Doctor of Monroe, LA

Shirley Sanders 2124 Dogwood Dr Monroe, LA 71201-3605 Phone: (318) 398-1885 http://www.artonconcrete.com

Stanley Dupuy 108 Melvyn Dr Monroe, LA 71203-4216 Phone: (318) 343-1737 http://www.jedupuy.com

Frank Foster 265 Foster Rd Delhi, LA 71232-6717 Phone: (318) 376-1849

Donald Arnold 2399 Ferrand St, Ste. C Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 460-0200 http://www.glassdoctor.com/monroe-la

Delta Fuel

Dustin Odaware

Richard Criswell 4101 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 757-7610

Dustin Odaware 1586 Puckett Lake Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 512-4799

Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc

Dwight King Construction

David Dement PO Box 2748 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (318) 372-4100

Dwight King 182 Houston St. Simsboro, LA 71275 Phone: (318) 579-3802

Jamie Freeman 2305 Ruffin Drive Monroe, LA 71202 Phone: (318) 245-1313 http://www.freemaninsulation.com

DeWitt - Giger, LLP

Echo Build

Freeman Suspended Ceilings

Gary DeWitt PO Box 15197 Monroe, LA 71207-5197 Phone: (318) 388-8975 http://www.dewittgiger.com

Michael Echols 1800 Riverside Dr Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 366-7370

Justin Freeman 219 Pierce Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 654-7644

Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc.

G & G Construction, LLC

Eddie Flanigen 103 Turnberry Calhouon, LA 71225 Phone: (318) 355-0045 H ttp://www.flanigenbuilders.com

Sabrina Guerrero 1936 Old Natchitoches Rd, # 29 West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 237-2557

Frank Stone & Son Construction Robert Stone PO Box 7463 Monroe, LA 71211-7463 Phone: (318) 323-4912

Freeman Insulation, LLC

Dimos Erskine, LLP Jim Dimos 2551 Tower Drive, Suite 3 Monroe, LA 71201-4537 Phone: (318) 388-4304

Dixie Shell Homes of America, Inc. Johnny Reeves PO Box 164 West Monroe, LA 71294-0164 Phone: (318) 325-8789

Dolphin Pools, Inc. Ray Clary 2505 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291-4503 Phone: (318) 340-0001 http://www.dolphinpoolsla.com

Donald Clark Painting Donald Clark 185 Ranch Rd. Downsville, LA 71234 Phone: (318) 376-6553

Donna Stephenson Donna Stephenson 121 Fennell Dr Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 355-8796

Donnie Grubbs Vinyl Siding/Tubbs by Grubbs Donnie Grubbs 402 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 324-1232 http://www.donniegrubbs.com

Doss Designs, LLC Marshal Doss 1301 South Maple Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 680-1305

DSC Security & Communications LLC Mike Boone 1926 Old Natchitoches Rd West Monroe, LA 71292-9465 Phone: (318) 327-5554 http://www.digitalsec.biz

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Elite Roofing Supply-LA LLC Nona Kent 6301 Hwy 165 South ByPass Monroe, LA 71202 Phone: (318) 460-7190 http://eliteroofingsupply.com

Entergy Cindy Gordon PO Box 35803 West Monroe, LA 71294-5803 Phone: (318) 329-5508 http://www.entergy.com

Files Insurance Agency, Inc. John Files PO Box 873 Bastrop, LA 71221-0873 Phone: (318) 281-2881 http://www.filesagency.com

Finishing Touch Home Improvement of Louisiana, LLC Freoptris Strickland 30 Kathy Ln Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 789-7375

Finley Construction LLC Scott Finley PO Box 420 Calhoun, LA 71225-0420 Phone: (318) 376-3405

Flying Jack's Contractors, LLC Jared Cook 1325 Eagle Point Dr Farmerville, LA 71241 Phone: (318) 496-0283

G W Dixon Construction Co Inc Greg Dixon 1390 Strozier Rd West Monroe, LA 71291-8229 Phone: (318) 381-0671 http://www.DixonConstruction.Biz

G. Lindsay Enterprises, LLC Anne Lindsay PO Box 1886 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (318) 372-3636 http://www.monroehvacsystems.com

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills Billy Golson 4326 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291-7404 Phone: (318) 397-7171 http://www.golsonsonline.com

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills Keith Norris 4326 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 397-7171 http://www.golsonsonline.com

Grady Rinehart Construction Grady Rinehart 6746 Westlake Rd Sterlington, LA 71280-3242 Phone: (318) 665-9090

Greer Gutters & Patio Covers, LLC Eric Greer 224 Sarah Lane Calhoun, LA 71225 Phone: (318) 953-1703

Greg Freeman Builders Greg Freeman PO Box 411 Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 243-5232

Greg Russell Construction, LLC Greg Russell 829 Lake Loop Rd Downsville, LA 71234 Phone: (318) 381-7175

G. Thompson Services, LLC

Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC

Garrett Thompson 437 Dr. Davis Rd Calhoun, LA 71225 Phone: (318) 376-2881 http://ThompsonservicesAC.com

Gretchen Kovac 214 River Oaks Dr West Monroe, LA 71291-2226 Phone: (318) 387-2500 http://www.kovacconstructioninc.com

Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC Gene Galligan Insurance Agency, Inc. Bryan Stephenson 1605 Lamy Lane, Suite A Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 322-2184 http://www.galliganins.com

Luke Magee 303 East Lafayette West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 387-2500 http://www.kovacconstructioninc.com

Gene Galligan Insurance Agency, Inc.

H & H Construction

Gene Galligan 1605 Lamy Ln, Ste A Monroe, LA 71201-3735 Phone: (318) 322-2184 http://www.galliganins.com

Stanley Hinton 220 Guice Rd Downsville, LA 71234-2840 Phone: (318) 982-0280

Gilley's Heating & Cooling LLC

Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita, Inc.

Randy Gilley 2100 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 325-3250 http:// www.gilleysheatingandcoolingmonroe.co m

RESOURCE GUIDE & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Forrest Fife PO Box 2182 Monroe, LA 71207 Phone: (318) 323-8003 ext. 3 http://www.HFHO.org

Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita, Inc.

Honduras Framing & Construction

J H Construction

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC

Larry Head 410 Trenton, Suite 1 West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 323-8003 ext. 3 http://www.HFHO.org

Michelle Tims 1513 Bailey St., Lot 2 West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 254-3190

Joey Hodnett 2156 Red Cut Rd West Monroe, LA 71292-1684 Phone: (318) 355-8709

Joe Johnston 118 Briarcliff West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 614-3686

Hopkos Vinyl Siding

J P Richardson Construction, LLC

Joe Martin, LLC

Matt Hopko 103 Kathryn Lane West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 376-2114

Justin Richardson 329 Henderson Brown Rd West Monroe, LA 71292-1632 Phone: (318) 237-0808

Bebe Martin 451 Owens Rd Calhoun, LA 71225-9677 Phone: (318) 644-2068

HVAC Services Inc.

J Taylor Made Construction

John G Baxter

Tim Meredith 2713 Plantation Dr Monroe, LA 71201-2433 Phone: (318) 323-2400

Josh Taylor 128 Parkwood Blvd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 348-6162

John Baxter 218 Walkerson Ln Dubach, LA 71235 Phone: (714) 225-0991

IberiaBank

Jacob Cole Siding And Construction, LLC

John Rea Realty

Harper Layne Builders, LLC Jesse Beuscher 101 Bradley Dr West Monroe, LA 71291-4948 Phone: (318) 397-9119

Hayward Construction Alex Hayward 1605 Lamy Ln, Ste E Monroe, LA 71201-3773 Phone: (318) 325-1452 http://www.haywardconstructionco.com

Healthy Homes of LA, LLC Bobby Parks PO Box 3127 West Monroe, LA 71294-3127 Phone: (318) 397-1918 http://www.healthyhomesla.com

Hogan Agency, Inc Charles Hogan PO Box 1707 West Monroe, LA 71294-1707 Phone: (318) 397-1212 http://www.hoganagencyinc.com

Hogan Agency, Inc Bill Hammond PO Box 1707 West Monroe, LA 71294-1707 Phone: (318) 397-1212 http://www.hoganagencyinc.com

Holstead's Inc Autumn Biscomb 1718 Trade Drive Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 255-9740 http://www.holsteadsinc.com

Holyfield Construction, Inc Joe Holyfield 2371 Tower Dr Monroe, LA 71201-5761 Phone: (318) 388-2492 http://www.holyfield-inc.com

Homeland Bank

Ginger Holton 1300 Oliver Rd Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 327-3317 http://www.iberiabank.com/gingerholton

Joshua Smith 454 Hwy 132 Delhi, LA 71232-7101 Phone: (318) 614-1603

Jonathan Hill 400 Steep Oak Dr West Monroe, LA 71292-2483 Phone: (318) 327-3085 http://www.jhillconstruction.com

James L. Davis Construction, LLC

K & H Contracting, LLC

James Davis 146 Redemption Ln. Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 202-3691

Kevin Taylor 1314 McMillan Rd West Monroe, LA 71291-7338 Phone: (318) 397-2814

James S. Lofton Residential Construction Co.

KADAV, Inc

Innovative Exteriors, Inc Kenneth Berry 433 Downing Pines Rd West Monroe, LA 71292-8009 Phone: (318) 324-8706

Steve Lofton 1389 Highway 183 Rayville, LA 71269 Phone: (318) 728-3732

Inspections Unlimited

Jason H LeDoux, Inc.

Foy Gadberry 105 Commercial Parkway West Monroe, LA 71292-8053 Phone: (318) 387-2319

Jason Ledoux 128 Wendy Lane West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 267-4761 http://ledoux-properties.com

Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc. Martin Thibodeaux PO Box 2596 Monroe, LA 71207 Phone: (318) 387-4493

Indian Creek Construction Jason McKenzie PO Box 98 Shongaloo, LA 71072 Phone: (318) 846-2424

Inspections Unlimited

Homeland Bank

J & J Construction

Lee Michael Estes 2591 Tower Dr Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 570-6700 http://www.homelandfsbank.com

Tim Haffner 120 Choctaw West Monroe, LA 71291-0402 Phone: (318) 396-8877

John Neal 2309 Nye St. West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 348-2004

J & R Gutierrez, LLC Jonathan Gutierrez 607 Bawcom St. Lot 8 West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 512-0164

Jackie James PO Box 607 Ruston, LA 71273-0607 Phone: (318) 255-0999

Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC Eddie Kepper 868 Hwy 139 Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 343-8790

Kevin L. DeBruhl Construction

Chad Parker 105 Commercial Parkway West Monroe, LA 71292-8053 Phone: (318) 387-2319

Invisible Fencing of North Louisiana

Homeland Bank

John Rea 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 388-0941

Jonathan Hill Construction Inc JADA Construction, Inc.

Paul Hutcheson 2591 Tower Dr Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 570-6700 http://www.homelandfsbank.com

Vicki Fletcher 2591 Tower Dr Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 570-6700 http://www.homelandfsbank.com

Jacob Cole 910 Edwards Rd, #10 West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 557-4242

Jeff Newman Construction Inc Jeff Newman 1762 William Harris Rd West Monroe, LA 71292-2459 Phone: (318) 355-7007

Kevin DeBruhl PO Box 1501 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (318) 235-0390 http://www.kldconstruction.net

Jesse LaDart dba J & W Construction

Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC

Jesse LaDart 119 Westchester Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 348-4211

V J Casamento 4200 Jackson St Monroe, LA 71202-5722 Phone: (318) 387-9995 http://www.keymillwork.com

Jetson Inc. dba The Toggery Tom Baker 1400 N 18th St Monroe, LA 71201-4912 Phone: (318) 388-4939 http://www.thetoggery.com

K-Fran Construction

JNT Home Improvement, LLC

Kim’s Floor Decor

Nicky Hancock 631 Fourway Loop Farmerville, LA 71241 Phone: (318) 381-5197

Manny Hernandez 1309 Glenwood Dr West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 323-0646 http://kimsflooringdecor@yahoo.com

September 2019

Frank Giovingo 2313 Briarmoor Drive Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 614-3378

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Kinman's Construction

M & T Property Management

McBride Residential Builders

Mr. Appliance of West Monroe

Jimmy Kinman 201 Dick Tracy West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 732-3417

Lisa Barfield Phillips 1910 Farmerville Hwy Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 232-1550 ext. 210 http:// www.mandtpropertymanagement.com

Michael McBride 284 Strain Allen Rd Jonesboro, LA 71251 Phone: (318) 255-8006

Greg Dixon 1390 Strozier Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 381-0671 Http://mrappliance.com

Kitchen & Bath Cottage Mary Ann Elston 6505 Line Ave., Suite 3 Shreveport, LA 71106 Phone: (318) 868-9696

Kovac/JMJ Construction, Inc. Joey Magee 100 River Point Dr. West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 512-4041

Landry & Jones Construction Wendy Landry 2118 Jonesboro Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 376-7097

Larry James & Associates Larry James 2208 Justice St Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 348-4891 http://www.larryjames.com

Lazenby & Associates, Inc. Jason Thornhill 2000 N 7th St West Monroe, LA 71291-4482 Phone: (318) 387-2710 http://www.lazenbyengr.com

Legacy Land Development Debbie Campbell 1271 Bonaire Trace Alexandria, LA 71303 Phone: (318) 794-3166

Lenard & Watley Concrete Construction LLC Ricky Watley 1277 Lubenia Rd Calhoun, LA 71225 Phone: (318) 547-3252

MAC A/C & Heat, LLC Mike McFarlin 107 Drake Drive West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 396-5633 http://www.macairandheat.com

MAC Builders, LLC Anthony McFarlin 107 Drake Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 372-6275

Magnolia Home Builders, LLC Bryn Meredith 1675 Slocum Rd Calhoun, LA 71225 Phone: (318) 355-5085

Mann International, Inc. Lily Mann PO Box 2351 West Monroe, LA 71294-2351 Phone: (318) 366-6377

Marion State Bank Tommy Barker PO Box 565 Sterlington, LA 71280 Phone: (318) 665-4571 http://marionstatebank.com

Martin Marietta George Bryant 4919 Construction Ave Monroe, LA 71203-6201 Phone: (318) 387-5831 ext. 18

Masseybuilders, LLC Michael Massey 103 Tupelo Drive West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 450-9462

Lenard Enterprises, Inc. Kristy Lenard 471 William Harris Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 386-0506 http://readydecks.com

Masters Enterprises LLC of Louisiana Ricky Simpson 331 Forrest Ave Bastrop, LA 71220 Phone: (318) 283-8898

Lenard's Concrete LLC

Mathis Construction

Glenn Lenard 448 Jim Arrant Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 355-3254

Perry Mathis 198 Cooper Rd Dubach, LA 71235-2841 Phone: (318) 777-8172

MCD Home Improvement, LLC Sandy McDonald 306 Cadillac Drive Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 372-7071

McPherson Construction LLC Stephen McPherson 1187 Mock Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 237-1508

Mike Butler Construction, LLC Mike Butler PO Box 4587 Monroe, LA 71211 Phone: (318) 331-2213

Mike Gray Outdoor Construction, LLC Mike Gray 681 Horseshoe Lake Rd Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 366-1033

Mike McMorris Construction Mike McMorris 1907 N 3rd St Monroe, LA 71201-4223 Phone: (318) 388-0707

Mike Smith Heating & Air Conditioning Mike Smith PO Box 56 Swartz, LA 71281 Phone: (318) 325-5523 http://ww.mikesmithac.com

Miletello Builders, LLC Colby Miletello 11447 Trails End Rd Oak Ridge, LA 71264 Phone: (318) 376-6701

Neathery Construction Wade Neathery 896 McIntyre Ln Delhi, LA 71232-7342 Phone: (318) 878-9098

Newcomer, Morris and Young, Inc. Graham Morris 2905 Evangeline St Monroe, LA 71201-3723 Phone: (318) 325-1544 http://www.nmy.com

NuLine Utility Services Scott Condon PO Box 91 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Phone: (985) 264-9984

O'Nealgas Inc Gary Fisher PO Box 536 Choudrant, LA 71227-0536 Phone: (318) 768-2511 http://www.onealgas.com

O'Nealgas Inc Cole Williams 703 N. 5th Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 768-2511 http://www.onealgas.com

Otwell Flooring Company Daniel Otwell 1823 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 242-1003 http://www.otwellflooring.com

Ouachita Holding Group, LLC Miletello Landscape Management, LLC Mat Miletello PO Box 4701 Monroe, LA 71211 Phone: (318) 376-6700

David Sorrell PO Box 14592 Monroe, LA 71207-4592 Phone: (318) 547-7084

Mista Mosquito

Ouachita Masonry, LLC

Butch Skeen 201 Spruce Rd Chatham, LA 71226-3001 Phone: (318) 249-4924 http://www.mistamosquito.com

Paul Chambless 110 Tidwell Rd Downsville, LA 71234 Phone: (318) 805-3910

Our Plan B, Inc.

Level Tech Nathan Rowton 123 E Frenchman's Bend Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 376-9175

Mattson Painting Co LLC Robert Mattson 10551 Williamsburg Ln Bastrop, LA 71220 Phone: (318) 376-6090

Louisiana Builders of North Louisiana, LLC

McAdams Custom Building Inc

Chase Sanson 505 Pine St Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 614-6965

Glen McAdams PO Box 6094 Monroe, LA 71211-6094 Phone: (318) 343-2274

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Moasir Huerta Moasir Huerta 1501 Atkins Rd, Lot #5 Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 497-2521

Larry Hoss PO Box 768 Ruston, LA 71273-0768 Phone: (318) 242-0156

Outdoor Elements Insulation Movement Mortgage Justin Underwood 1804 N 18th St Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 805-2811

RESOURCE GUIDE & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Jeff Hicks 600 Jim Arrant Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 245-3483

Outdoor Kitchens by Clary, LLC

Polaris of Ruston

Rafael Lara Construction

Rick Heacock dba Bayou Masonry

Ray Clary 506 Shady Oaks Dr West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 372-2669

Ben Malone 1716 Celebrity Drive Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 251-1399 http://www.polarisofruston.com

Rafael Lara PO Box 54 Swartz, LA 71281 Phone: (318) 791-1450

Rick Heacock 565 Spring Hill Rd Choudrant, LA 71227 Phone: (318) 680-7642

Overhead Door Company of Monroe

Premier Exteriors

Harry Hawthorne PO Box 8058 Monroe, LA 71211-8058 Phone: (318) 322-6139 http:// www.overheaddoorcoofmonroe.com

John Fowler PO Box 291 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (318) 397-1557

Rain Tight Exteriors, LLC

P & R Siding Paul Branch 247 Wall Williams Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 329-9223

PAC Environmental Specialists, LLC Miranda Wilson PO Box 689 Swartz, LA 71281 Phone: (318) 345-0889 http://www.pacenv.net

Parkwood Development Anne Sanders 130 Parkwood Blvd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 450-2258 http:// www.parkwooddevelopmenthomes.com

Parkwood Development Lissy Sanders-Compton 130 Parkwood Blvd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 450-2258 http:// www.parkwooddevelopmenthomes.com

Ricks' Contractors, LLC

Professional Plumbing Services of NELA William Robert PO Box 1521 West Monroe, LA 71294-1521 Phone: (318) 381-2619

Progressive Bank Hal Hinchliffe PO Box 4053 Monroe, LA 71211 Phone: (318) 651-5155 http://www.progressivebank.com

Progressive Bank

Bryan Thigpen 103 Lake Village Drive West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 450-3719 http://www.raintightroofs.com

Rain Tight Roofing, Inc Daryl Taylor 1436 Hwy 139 Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 450-3719 http://www.raintightroofs.com

Ranger Development, LLC Wes Tichenor PO Box 1552 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (318) 388-4602

Maggie Rockett 1411 N 19th St. Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 651-5155 http://www.progressivebank.com

Raymond Construction Enterprises of La.

Progressive Bank

Ray's Home Improvements, LLC

Barry Bell PO Box 4053 Monroe, LA 71211 Phone: (318) 651-5155 http://www.progressivebank.com

Paul David Raymond 1900 Lamy Lane Suite B Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 680-1149

Ray Albritton 709 Austin Avenue West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 537-2104

Read Lumber & Supply

Prosperous Painting LLC

Judy Read 206 Bernice Hwy Farmerville, LA 71241-2135 Phone: (318) 368-2531

Richard Spence 3683 Hwy 818 Ruston, LA 71270-8274 Phone: (318) 237-7884

Paul Mills Builder, Inc.

Pruitt's Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc.

Paul Mills 195 Danna Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 355-0823

Jeff Pruitt PO Box 4192 Monroe, LA 71211-4192 Phone: (318) 388-3400

Redd Pest Control of Monroe, LLC Paul Eikert PO Box 14814 Monroe, LA 71207-4814 Phone: (318) 325-6073

Reeves, Coon & Funderburg

PBM Properties, LLC

Quincy Allen Plumbing, Inc

Petey Griggs 141 Dandy Ln West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 396-8222

Quincy Allen 2075 Hwy 15 Rayville, LA 71269 Phone: (318) 417-3177

Daran Reeves PO Box 15210 Monroe, LA 71207-5210 Phone: (318) 361-0030 http://www.rcfinsurance.com

Penni Aulds

R C Builders LLC Robert Neel 137 Oakhaven Dr Farmerville, LA 71241-5063 Phone: (318) 245-5295

Reggie Carter Construction

Penni Aulds 183 Comanche Trail West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 614-0168

Perry Home Design Center

R T & F Construction

Gaylon Perry 333 Kingfisher Rd Sterlington, LA 71280 Phone: (318) 376-1314 http://perryhomedesigns.com

Richard Heard 300 W Carolina Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 245-0468

R. L. Hott Designs Phillips Vinyl Siding, LLC Ricky Phillips 495 Pleasant Grove Rd Choudrant, LA 71227-3223 Phone: (318) 548-5351

Larry Hott 8784 Highway 167 Ruston, LA 71270-9681 Phone: (318) 548-6699

Reggie Carter 332 Bailey Rd Farmerville, LA 71241-5542 Phone: (318) 726-4413

Resco Company, LLC Robby Smith 4315 Old Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203-2360 Phone: (318) 343-9757

Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC Randy Rhymes 2307 Myrtle St Monroe, LA 71201-4141 Phone: (318) 323-2451

September 2019

Phillip Ricks 7382 Wooten Drive Collinston, LA 71229-9019 Phone: (318) 789-6764

Riddle Builders, Inc. Robert Riddle 819 North 3rd Monroe, LA 71201-5823 Phone: (318) 324-1222 http://www.riddlebuilders.com

Riser Construction Daniel Riser 173 Northwood Dr West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 355-2108

Riverside Landscaping Bradley Hall 1221 Park Ave Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 805-2413

RJ Builders, LLC Jay Freeman 181 Creekside Drive Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 245-2690

Roberson Builders, LLC Michael Roberson 7456 Bayou Dr Sterlington, LA 71280-3326 Phone: (318) 548-0825

Robles Builders, LLC Carlos Robles 104 Ridgedale Lake Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 732-7127

Rockett's Custom Cabinets Marc Rockett 111 Lost Lakes West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 381-6754

Rodger F. Baker Rodger Baker 116 Emerald Dr. West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 372-8888

Rogers Manufacturing Corp Michael Bartlett 801 Industrial Parkway West Monroe, LA 71291-9197 Phone: (318) 396-5700 http://www.rogersmfg.com

Roofing Supply Group-W. Monroe Jeff Woods 1500 Old Natchitoches Rd West Monroe, LA 71292-2191 Phone: (318) 323-4486 http://www.rsgroof.com

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Rouse Construction Company, Inc

Sherwin Williams Company

Southern Living Landscape Management

Stuart C Irby Co

Roy Rouse 11861 Highway 17 Oak Grove, LA 71263-7658 Phone: (318) 428-3745

Chase Vallery 2805 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291-5335 Phone: (318) 325-4648 http://www.swdecorating.com

David Foster 255 Phillips Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 381-0393

Terri Hairston 703 Stella St West Monroe, LA 71291-4141 Phone: (318) 325-2307 http://www.irby.com

Rucker's Custom Cabinets, LLC Wilbur Rucker 763 Esperance Lane Columbia, LA 71418 Phone: (318) 649-0200 http://www.ruckerscustomcabinets.com

Southern Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. Sherwin Williams Company Wayne Hendricks 2805 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291-5335 Phone: (318) 325-4648 http://www.swdecorating.com

Russell-Moore Lumber Randy Russell 3116 Desiard St Monroe, LA 71201-7212 Phone: (318) 325-3164

Ryan Auto Group Merl Dickson 1101 Oliver Rd Monroe, LA 71201-5713 Phone: (318) 387-2222 http://www.ryanautomotive.com

S & H Painting, LLC Dustin Serpas 167 Frogmore Dr Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 243-0957

S N B, LLC Steve Barbara 709 Wilson West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 410-0610

Sampo Contracting & Inspections, Inc Michael Sampognaro 3611 Deborah Drive Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 512-7005 http://www.sampocontracting.com/

Sanchez Remodeling Fidel Sanchez 110 Charmingdale Dr Monroe, LA 71202 Phone: (318) 789-3646

Sanford Family Construction, LLC James Sanford 243 Beulah Church Rd Calhoun, LA 71225-8815 Phone: (318) 547-3931

ServiceMaster of Nela LA. Rupert Lange PO Box 1065 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (318) 325-2191

Shane Mock Construction LLC Shane Mock 396 Springhill Rd Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 816-1886

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Stuart C Irby Co Julia Fury 207 Love St West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 325-2307 http://www.irby.com

Southern Pride Painting & Construction Shopperschoice.com Andrew Huffman 1811 North Airway Drive Baton Rouge, La 70815 Phone: (225) 910-6801

Russell's Plan Service Danny Russell 407 Frederick St. Monroe, LA 71201-2821 Phone: (318) 376-2924

Amanda McCoy 109 South Pavilion Circle West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 387-9184 http://www.southernpipe.com

Jared Miles 4174 Whites Ferry Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (504) 520-9490

Sullivan Plumbing Buddy Sullivan 241 Dandy Ln West Monroe, LA 71291-1760 Phone: (318) 396-7079

Spence Masonry Smart - B Homes Tim Hammett PO Box 1932 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (318) 537-9632 http://www.smartbhomes.com

Smith Blind & Awning / The Blind Place Malcolm Bass 411 Hudson Monroe, LA 71201-5503 Phone: (318) 323-2640 http://www.smithblindandawning.com

Smith Builders, LLC Charles Smith 221 Creek Stone Dr. West Monroe, LA 71291-0710 Phone: (318) 396-5525

Southern Construction Services Tim Southern 2716 Bramble Drive Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 953-5011

Southern Delta Homes, Inc. Ronnie Savage PO Box 2996 West Monroe, LA 71294-2996 Phone: (318) 396-3846

Southern Heritage Homes, Inc. Kenneth Berry 433 Downing Pines Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 324-8706

Southern Home Contractors, LLC Corey Southern 468 Winnfield Road West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 789-0624

Southern Lifestyle Development, LLC Teddy Beaullieu 1100 Cameliia Blvd, Ste. 200 Lafayette, LA 70508 Phone: (337) 216-6544 http:// www.southernlifestyledevelopment.com

Gene Spence 5150 Victory Ln Bastrop, LA 71220 Phone: (318) 281-9620

Superior Paint & Drywall Karl Voorhees 620 North 4th St Monroe, LA 71201-6244 Phone: (318) 325-5808

Spray Foam Professionals, LLC Dustin Christy 122 Hammons Drive West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 235-8116

T D M Construction Co., Inc. Tim Martin PO Box 249 Calhoun, LA 71225 Phone: (318) 376-0984

Stacy McVay Masonry Stacy McVay 982 Hwy 552 Downsville, LA 71234 Phone: (318) 488-0658

Tate's Home Improvement Malcolm Tate 9449 McCowin Rd Bastrop, LA 71220 Phone: (318) 372-1859

Staggs Discount Motors Bubba Staggs 1300 Thomas Rd West Monroe, LA 71292-5828 Phone: (318) 325-0110

Taylor Custom Homes Joel Taylor 113 Caldwell Rd Lot 18 West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 732-6719

Standard Enterprises, Inc. David Turrentine PO Box 4086 Monroe, LA 71211-4086 Phone: (318) 387-2662 http://www.standardenterprises.com

Tempco Insulation, Inc. Chuck Adams PO Box 756 West Monroe, LA 71294-0756 Phone: (318) 325-1485 http://www.tempcoinsulation.com

Stefan Green Realty & Construction, Inc. Stefan Green 1459 Frenchman's Bend Rd Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 325-0554

Terminix Donnie Griffin 1302 Natchitoches St. West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 325-7556

Stephenson Financial Alan Stephenson 216 Bell Lane, Ste. B West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 324-8410 http://www.stephenson-financial.com

Terry Parker Painting

Stone Design Countertops LLC

The Ground Guys of Monroe LA

Jay Edwards 4215 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 658-9527

Jeff Foster 102 Osage Circle West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 600-5353

Terry Parker PO Box 361 Start, LA 71279 Phone: (318) 355-5147

Strong Built Construction, Inc. Debbie Strong 81 Hwy 132 Mangham, LA 71259 Phone: (318) 355-3952

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The Home Improvement Outlet Mark Norris PO BOX 315 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (318) 325-3400 http://www.hioutlet.com

The Hopper Agency LLC

Thomas & Farr Agency Inc

University of Louisiana Monroe

Welco of West Monroe, Inc.

Brenda Hopper 402 E Water St. Farmerville, LA 71241 Phone: (318) 368-7381

Joe Farr 2200 Tower Dr Monroe, LA 71201-5753 Phone: (318) 361-4703 http://www.tfins.com

Don Colegrove 2710 Sutton Ln Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 342-1865

AJ Russell 277 Cheniere Station Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 450-8436

The Kirksey Agency, Inc.

Thomas M. Woods Construction, LLC

Unseen Fence of Louisiana

West & Weems Construction, LLC

Gary McCann 118 Downs Rd Ruston, LA 71270-6984 Phone: (318) 548-6412 http://unseenfence.com

Brian West 1101 Hudson Lane, Suite E Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 914-3421

Zach Kirksey 639 Commercial Parkway West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 323-2343 http://www.thekirkseyagency.com

Thomas Woods 2702 Larchmont Circle Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 381-2059

Thompson's Masonry The Kirksey Agency, Inc. Joe Kirksey 639 Commercial Parkway West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 323-2343 http://www.thekirkseyagency.com

The Lincoln Agency Colin Wade PO Box 980 Ruston, LA 71273-0980 Phone: (318) 255-2913 http://www.lincolnagency.com

The Lincoln Agency Linda Gortemiller 2211 N 7th Street, Suite 209 West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 255-2913 http://www.lincolnagency.com

The Plumbing Warehouse/LCR Cory Chism 1501 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 325-1744 http://www.tpwmonroe.com

The Plumbing Warehouse/LCR Sarah Kelley 1501 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 325-1744 http://www.tpwmonroe.com

The Plumbing Warehouse/LCR Beau Robertson 1501 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 325-1744 http://www.tpwmonroe.com

Vista Construction Group

Joel Thompson 102 Walnut West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 450-1688

Jeremy McMorris 201 Knowles Lane West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 366-7450

Timber Ridge Builders, LLC W.C. Hatten, Jr. Construction

Charlie Paris 410 Olive St. Monroe, LA 71201 Phone: (318) 556-1146

W.C. Hatten 415 Standard Reed Rd West Monroe, LA 71291-1609 Phone: (318) 396-5370

Tom Loftin Construction Co., Inc Wade Martin Masonry

Tom Loftin 158 Loftin Rd El Dorado, AR 71730 Phone: (870) 862-5340

Wade Martin 633 Hull George Rd Eros, LA 71238 Phone: (318) 235-2287

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Thermal Tech Environmental Services, LLC J.R. Fix PO Box 1443 West Monroe, LA 71294-1443 Phone: (318) 330-9990 http://www.thermaltechla.com

Danny Matthews PO Box 1217 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (318) 387-5712

West Ouachita Cabinets, LLC Steve Sturvidant 109 Jackie Drive West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 235-7596

Westside Enterprises Michel Fandal 400 Caldwell Rd West Monroe, LA 71291-1631 Phone: (318) 372-4942

Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc.

Jeri Watson 431 Downing Pines Rd West Monroe, LA 71292-8009 Phone: (318) 325-9677 http://www.tomsandersbuildingmart.com

Waggoner Construction, LLC Terry Waggoner 466 Hurricane Rd Eros, LA 71238 Phone: (318) 548-3446

Tommy Block Construction LLC Tommy Block PO Box 53 West Monroe, LA 71294 Phone: (318) 396-5065 http://www.tommyblock.com

Skip Fife PO Box 4286 Monroe, LA 71211-4286 Phone: (318) 343-4170 http://www.whitlockrealty.net

Wilberto Lambarria Walden Residential Services, LLC Don Walden 12281 Clay Ansley Hwy Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 254-1475

Wilberto Lambarria 208 S Youree Bossier City, LA 71111 Phone: (318) 518-8602

Wink's Concrete Construction

Towns Construction, Inc. Matthew Towns 219 Rodeo Rd Bernice, LA 71222-3505 Phone: (318) 514-9925

Walker Custom Homes Michael Walker 6457 Highway 562 Wisner, LA 71378-4630 Phone: (318) 791-4340

Trey Foster Construction, LLC Trey Foster 2116 Cook Rd Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 235-0337

Walters Painting Lynn Walters 273 Charles Estes Rd Eros, LA 71238 Phone: (318) 249-2548

The Plumbing Warehouse/LCR Andy Canoy 1501 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (318) 325-1744 http://www.tpwmonroe.com

West Feed and Farm Supply

Turner & Sons Concrete & Construction, LLC

Marvin Wink 2547 Lapine Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 Phone: (318) 366-5513

WMC Rainach Building Maintenance LLC William Rainach 308 Vernon St. West Monroe, LA 71291 Phone: (225) 324-2800

Waste Connections of Louisiana, Inc.

Leroy Turner 166 Klaci Lane Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 381-1720

Sheri Carter 632 Meadowlark Drive Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 343-4628

Turpins Buy Rite Bldg Material

Waste Connections of Louisiana, Inc.

Delton Hearn 2912 Cameron St Monroe, LA 71201-3714 Phone: (318) 388-0950

Mindy Scott 632 Meadowlark Drive Monroe, LA 71203 Phone: (318) 343-4628

Third Generation Builders

Twin City Garage Doors & Exteriors, LLC

Nathan Duchesne 809 Prairie Rd, Lot 28 Monroe, LA 71202 Phone: (318) 789-6633

Rafael Lara PO Box 54 Swartz, LA 71281 Phone: (318) 884-2652

Weed Electric Bryan Weed 97 Bess Lake Rd Rayville, LA 71269 Phone: (318) 372-2599

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DISCLAIMER: This list of the members of the Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana was produced in response to request concerning certain trades & occupations, and is not intended as a recommendation or certification as to quality of work, fitness to perform, or financial capacity as a contractor. HBANELA recommends checking with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors at www.lslbc.louisiana.gov before selecting your builder or subcontractor to verify their license is current, and to check for any complaints. Since our membership changes monthly, the most up-to-date listings can be found at www.hbanela.com, “Find A Member, Product, or Service�.

Accounting, Tax Preparation

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills Company Phone: (318) 397-7171 Billy Golson Keith Norris

Banking - Commercial Banking

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-1737 Stanley Dupuy

Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-9995 V J Casamento (See our ad on page 57)

Freeman Suspended Ceilings Company Phone: (318) 654-7644 Justin Freeman

Kitchen & Bath Cottage Company Phone: (318) 868-9696 Mary Ann Elston

Homeland Bank Company Phone: (318) 570-6700 Lee Michael Estes Vicki Fletcher Paul Hutcheson (See our ad on page 35)

Additions & Remodeling Cottonwood Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 537-1513 James Waldron

O'Nealgas Inc Company Phone: (318) 768-2511 Gary Fisher Cole Williams

Dark Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-1700 Randall Dark

Shopperschoice.com Company Phone: (225) 910-6801 Andrew Huffman

Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc Company Phone: (318) 372-4100 David Dement

Southern Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-9184 Amanda McCoy

Joe Martin, LLC Company Phone: (318) 644-2068 Bebe Martin

Asbestos Abatement

DeWitt - Giger, LLP Company Phone: (318) 388-8975 Gareld DeWitt

Acoustical Ceilings

K-Fran Construction Company Phone: (318) 614-3378 Frank Giovingo Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover) Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC Company Phone: (318) 323-2451 Randy Rhymes (See our ad on page 22) Towns Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 514-9925 Matthew Towns

Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations Newcomer, Morris and Young, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 325-1544 Graham Morris

Appliance Repair

PAC Environmental Specialists, LLC Company Phone: (318) 345-0889 Miranda Wilson

Attorneys Cody W. Rials, APLC Company Phone: (318) 737-7059 Cody Rials Dimos Erskine, LLP Company Phone: (318) 388-4304 Jim Dimos

Auto & Truck Dealership Brennan Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Company Phone: (318) 251-9874 Rusty Wilfong Courtesy Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Ruston, LLC Company Phone: (318) 255-4162 Rusty Wren

Staggs Discount Motors Company Phone: (318) 325-0110 A.W. Staggs

Appliance Suppliers

Auto & Truck Repair

Coburn's Company Phone: (318) 323-5454 Eddie Miller

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Progressive Bank Company Phone: (318) 651-5155 Barry Bell Hal Hinchliffe Maggie Rockett (See our ad on page 3)

Bathroom Remodeling Bright Construction Company Phone: (318) 348-6033 Wesley Lambright

Marion State Bank Company Phone: (318) 665-4571 Tommy Barker

Cottonwood Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 537-1513 James Waldron

Banking - Mortgage Lending

Dark Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-1700 Randall Dark

Assurance Financial Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 812-0022 Mike Brodtman BancorpSouth Company Phone: (318) 397-6400 Don Gonnillini Century Next Bank Company Phone: (318) 812-2265 Courtnie Beach Cross Keys Bank Company Phone: (318) 361-9500 Beverly Joiner Landon Joiner Homeland Bank Company Phone: (318) 570-6700 Lee Michael Estes Vicki Fletcher Paul Hutcheson (See our ad on page 35) IberiaBank Company Phone: (318) 327-3317 Ginger Holton (See our ad on below) Marion State Bank Company Phone: (318) 665-4571 Tommy Barker

Ryan Auto Group Company Phone: (318) 387-2222 Merl Dickson

Mr. Appliance of West Monroe Company Phone: (318) 746-3332 Wayne Barrett Barrett Appliance & Home Products Company Phone: (318) 381-0671 Greg Dixon

BancorpSouth Company Phone: (318) 397-6400 Don Gonnillini

Courtesy Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Ruston, LLC Company Phone: (318) 255-4162 Rusty Wren Glass Doctor of Monroe, LA Company Phone: (318) 460-0200 Donald Arnold

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Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc Company Phone: (318) 372-4100 David Dement Donnie Grubbs Vinyl Siding/Tubbs by Grubbs Company Phone: (318) 324-1232 Donnie Grubbs Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-4493 Martin Thibodeaux Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover)

Blinds, Awnings, & Window Coverings Sherwin Williams Company Company Phone: (318) 325-4648 Wayne Hendricks Chase Vallery (See our ad on page 66) Smith Blind & Awning / The Blind Place Company Phone: (318) 323-2640 Malcolm Bass

Brick, Masonry, Stone & Tile Work Acme Brick, Tile & More Company Phone: (318) 325-9652 Chris Mangrum

Arkansas Stone Company, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-1828 Chad Culp (See our ad inside the front cover) J & R Gutierrez, LLC Company Phone: (318) 512-0164 Jonathan Gutierrez Spence Masonry Company Phone: (318) 281-9620 Gene Spence Thompson's Masonry Company Phone: (318) 450-1688 Joel Thompson

Builder A & M Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 355-1280 Anthony Savana Blue Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 855-3186 A J Siggers Bondco Residential, LLC Company Phone: (318) 410-9582 Jason Bond Greg Russell Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 381-7175 Greg Russell J P Richardson Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 237-0808 Justin Richardson (See our ad on page 47) J Taylor Made Construction Company Phone: (318) 348-6162 Josh Taylor McPherson Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 237-1508 Stephen McPherson

BCC Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 651-0733 Barry Collins

Jeff Newman Construction Inc Company Phone: (318) 355-7007 Jeff Newman

Rouse Construction Company, Inc Company Phone: (318) 428-3745 Harvey Rouse

Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 340-6377 Zachary Brister

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 614-3686 Joseph Johnston

Sampo Contracting & Inspections, Inc Company Phone: (318) 512-7005 Michael Sampognaro

Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-6635 Justin Bishop

KADAV, Inc Company Phone: (318) 255-0999 Jackie James

Southern Construction Services Company Phone: (318) 953-5011 Tim Southern

Blue Heron Homes, LLC Company Phone: (318) 855-3186 James Reneau

Kevin L. DeBruhl Construction Company Phone: (318) 235-0390 Kevin DeBruhl (See our ad below)

Strong Built Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 355-3952 Debbie Strong

Bondco Residential, LLC Company Phone: (318) 410-9582 Jason Bond Brian Reese Allen Co. Inc. Company Phone: (318) 248-3252 Brian Allen Bright Construction Company Phone: (318) 348-6033 Wesley Lambright Brockman Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 322-1472 Wes Brockman Casual Concepts Inc. Company Phone: (318) 614-1458 Conrad Blanchard Chevallier Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-0078 Stephen Chevallier Chris Johnson Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 512-7370 Chris Johnson Chuck Burkett Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 397-2827 Chuck Burkett

Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover)

D E Investments, Inc. dba Servpro Company Phone: (318) 345-5121 Don Legg

Shane Mock Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 816-1886 Shane Mock

Echo Build Company Phone: (318) 366-7370 Michael Echols

Waggoner Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-3446 Terry Waggoner

Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 355-0045 Eddie Flanigen

Builder - Commercial

G W Dixon Construction Co Inc Company Phone: (318) 381-0671 Greg Dixon

A-Ohler Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 791-9219 Jason Ohler Achievers Inc Company Phone: (318) 325-0555 Jerry Adams James Dortch B.A.S. Construction Company, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 232-1540 Barry Collins Barkley Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 557-2710 Cody Barkley

Louisiana Builders of North Louisiana, LLC Company Phone: (318) 614-6965 Michael Chase Sanson MAC Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 372-6275 Anthony McFarlin Mathis Construction Company Phone: (318) 777-8172 Perry Mathis Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover) Raymond Construction Enterprises of La. Company Phone: (318) 680-1149 Paul David Raymond Resco Company, LLC Company Phone: (318) 343-9757 Robert Smith Ricks' Contractors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 789-6764 Phillip Ricks

Timber Ridge Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 556-1146 Charlie Paris Towns Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 514-9925 Matthew Towns Vista Construction Group Company Phone: (318) 366-7450 Jeremy McMorris Welco of West Monroe, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 450-8436 A J Russell

Builder - Construction Management Services Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-2500 Gretchen Kovac Luke Magee Ouachita Holding Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-7084 David Sorrell Timber Ridge Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 556-1146 Charlie Paris

Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-2500 Gretchen Kovac Luke Magee Holyfield Construction, Inc Company Phone: (318) 388-2492 Joe Holyfield James L. Davis Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 202-3691 James Davis Jason H LeDoux, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 267-4761 Jason Ledoux

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Builder - Multi-Family B.A.S. Construction Company, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 232-1540 Barry Collins Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-6635 Justin Bishop Brockman Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 322-1472 Wes Brockman Brownstone Affordable Housing, Ltd Company Phone: (318) 855-5215 Jeremy Mears Ouachita Holding Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-7084 David Sorrell Raymond Construction Enterprises of La. Company Phone: (318) 680-1149 Paul David Raymond Standard Enterprises, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-2662 David Turrentine

Builder - Residential A & M Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 355-1280 Anthony Savana Alexander Enterprises, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-9725 Hank Alexander Allen Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 348-8920 Roy Allen B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC Company Phone: (318) 614-5215 Bobby Swanner B G & Company Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-5937 Carolyn Swanner Barkley Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 557-2710 Cody Barkley Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 281-4822 Jimmy Christmas BCC Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 651-0733 Barry Collins Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 340-6377 Zachary Brister Benjamin Owens Building Contractor Company Phone: (318) 388-4506 Benji Owens Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-6635 Justin Bishop Blue Heron Homes, LLC Company Phone: (318) 855-3186 James Reneau

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Bondco Residential, LLC Company Phone: (318) 410-9582 Jason Bond

Harper Layne Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 397-9119 Jesse Beuscher

Magnolia Home Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 355-5085 Bryn Meredith

Brian Reese Allen Co. Inc. Company Phone: (318) 248-3252 Brian Allen

Hayward Construction Company Phone: (318) 325-1452 Alex Hayward

Mann International, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 366-6377 Lily Mann

Brockman Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 322-1472 Wes Brockman

Holyfield Construction, Inc Company Phone: (318) 388-2492 Joe Holyfield

Masters Enterprises LLC of Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 283-8898 Ricky Simpson

Casual Concepts Inc. Company Phone: (318) 614-1458 Conrad Blanchard

Indian Creek Construction Company Phone: (318) 846-2424 Jason McKenzie

Mathis Construction Company Phone: (318) 777-8172 Perry Mathis

Chevallier Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-0078 Stephen Chevallier

J H Construction Company Phone: (318) 355-8709 Joey Hodnett

McPherson Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 237-1508 Stephen McPherson

Chris Johnson Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 512-7370 Chris Johnson

J P Richardson Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 237-0808 Justin Richardson (See our ad on page 47)

Mike Butler Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 331-2213 Mike Butler

Chris Moran Construction Company Phone: (318) 548-0469 Chris Moran Chuck Burkett Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 397-2827 Chuck Burkett Cody Phillips Construction Company, LLC Company Phone: (318) 245-3096 Cody Phillips Daniel Hollis Company Phone: (318) 245-6204 Daniel Hollis Darryl Johnson Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 235-6989 Darryl Johnson Doss Designs, LLC Company Phone: (318) 680-1305 Marshal Doss Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 355-0045 Eddie Flanigen Frank Foster Construction Inc. Company Phone: (318) 376-1849 Frank Foster Frank Stone & Son Construction Company Phone: (318) 323-4912 Robert Stone G W Dixon Construction Co Inc Company Phone: (318) 381-0671 Greg Dixon G. Thompson Services, LLC Company Phone: (318) 376-2881 Garrett Thompson Greg Freeman Builders Company Phone: (318) 243-5232 Greg Freeman Greg Russell Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 381-7175 Greg Russell Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-2500 Gretchen Kovac Luke Magee

J Taylor Made Construction Company Phone: (318) 348-6162 Josh Taylor JADA Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 614-1603 Joshua Smith James L. Davis Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 202-3691 James Davis James S. Lofton Residential Construction Co. Company Phone: (318) 728-3732 Steve Lofton

Mike McMorris Construction Company Phone: (318) 388-0707 Mike McMorris Miletello Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 376-6701 Colby Miletello Ouachita Holding Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-7084 David Sorrell Our Plan B, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 242-0156 Larry Hoss

Jason H LeDoux, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 267-4761 Jason Ledoux

Parkwood Development Company Phone: (318) 450-2258 Anne Sanders Alissa Sanders-Compton

Jeff Newman Construction Inc Company Phone: (318) 355-7007 Jeff Newman

Paul Mills Builder, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 355-0823 Paul Mills

Jonathan Hill Construction Inc Company Phone: (318) 327-3085 Jonathan Hill

PBM Properties, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-8222 Charlie Griggs

K & H Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 397-2814 Kevin Taylor

R T & F Construction Company Phone: (318) 245-0468 Richard Heard

KADAV, Inc Company Phone: (318) 255-0999 Jackie James

Rafael Lara Construction Company Phone: (318) 791-1450 Rafael Lara

Kevin L. DeBruhl Construction Company Phone: (318) 235-0390 Kevin DeBruhl (See our ad on page 45) Kovac/JMJ Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 512-4041 Joe Magee Legacy Land Development Company Phone: (318) 794-3166 Debbie Campbell Louisiana Builders of North Louisiana, LLC Company Phone: (318) 614-6965 Michael Chase Sanson

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Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover) Raymond Construction Enterprises of La. Company Phone: (318) 680-1149 Paul David Raymond Resco Company, LLC Company Phone: (318) 343-9757 Robert Smith Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC Company Phone: (318) 323-2451 Randy Rhymes (See our ad on page 22)

Ricks' Contractors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 789-6764 Phillip Ricks

West & Weems Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 914-3421 Brian West

Darryl Johnson Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 235-6989 Darryl Johnson

Hayward Construction Company Phone: (318) 325-1452 Alex Hayward

Riser Construction Company Phone: (318) 355-2108 Daniel Riser

Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-4170 Isaac Fife

Doss Designs, LLC Company Phone: (318) 680-1305 Marshal Doss

Holyfield Construction, Inc Company Phone: (318) 388-2492 Joe Holyfield

RJ Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 245-2690 Jay Freeman

Builder - Single Family Custom

Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 355-0045 Eddie Flanigen

Roberson Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-0825 Michael Roberson Rouse Construction Company, Inc Company Phone: (318) 428-3745 Harvey Rouse Sampo Contracting & Inspections, Inc Company Phone: (318) 512-7005 Michael Sampognaro Shane Mock Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 816-1886 Shane Mock Smith Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-5525 Charles Smith Southern Construction Services Company Phone: (318) 953-5011 Tim Southern Southern Delta Homes, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-3846 Ronnie Savage Southern Heritage Homes, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 324-8706 Kenneth Berry Stefan Green Realty & Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 325-0554 Stefan Green T D M Construction Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 376-0984 Tim Martin Third Generation Builders Company Phone: (318) 789-6633 Nathan Duchesne Thomas M. Woods Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 381-2059 Thomas Woods Timber Ridge Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 556-1146 Charlie Paris Towns Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 514-9925 Matthew Towns W.C. Hatten, Jr. Construction Company Phone: (318) 396-5370 W.C. Hatten Waggoner Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-3446 Terry Waggoner Walker Custom Homes Company Phone: (318) 791-4340 Michael Walker

Alexander Enterprises, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-9725 Hank Alexander Allen Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 348-8920 Roy Allen

Frank Foster Construction Inc. Company Phone: (318) 376-1849 Frank Foster

Andrews Building & Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 669-0966 Terry Andrews

Frank Stone & Son Construction Company Phone: (318) 323-4912 Robert Stone

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC Company Phone: (318) 614-5215 Bobby Swanner

G W Dixon Construction Co Inc Company Phone: (318) 381-0671 Greg Dixon

B G & Company Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-5937 Carolyn Swanner

Greg Freeman Builders Company Phone: (318) 243-5232 Greg Freeman

Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 281-4822 Jimmy Christmas

Greg Russell Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 381-7175 Greg Russell

Benjamin Owens Building Contractor Company Phone: (318) 388-4506 Benji Owens

Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-2500 Gretchen Kovac Luke Magee

Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-6635 Justin Bishop

J P Richardson Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 237-0808 Justin Richardson (See our ad below) J Taylor Made Construction Company Phone: (318) 348-6162 Josh Taylor James S. Lofton Residential Construction Co. Company Phone: (318) 728-3732 Steve Lofton Joe Johnston Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 614-3686 Joseph Johnston Jonathan Hill Construction Inc Company Phone: (318) 327-3085 Jonathan Hill K & H Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 397-2814 Kevin Taylor KADAV, Inc Company Phone: (318) 255-0999 Jackie James

Blue Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 855-3186 A J Siggers Bondco Residential, LLC Company Phone: (318) 410-9582 Jason Bond Brian Moore Contracting Company Phone: (318) 322-4000 Brian Moore Brian Reese Allen Co. Inc. Company Phone: (318) 248-3252 Brian Allen Brockman Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 322-1472 Wes Brockman Casual Concepts Inc. Company Phone: (318) 614-1458 Conrad Blanchard Chevallier Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-0078 Stephen Chevallier Chris Johnson Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 512-7370 Chris Johnson Chris Moran Construction Company Phone: (318) 548-0469 Chris Moran Chuck Burkett Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 397-2827 Chuck Burkett

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MAC Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 372-6275 Anthony McFarlin

W.C. Hatten, Jr. Construction Company Phone: (318) 396-5370 W.C. Hatten

Cody Phillips Construction Company, LLC Company Phone: (318) 245-3096 Cody Phillips

Magnolia Home Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 355-5085 Bryn Meredith

Magnolia Home Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 355-5085 Bryn Meredith

Waggoner Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-3446 Terry Waggoner

Daniel Hollis Company Phone: (318) 245-6204 Daniel Hollis

Masters Enterprises LLC of Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 283-8898 Ricky Simpson

Masters Enterprises LLC of Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 283-8898 Ricky Simpson

Walker Custom Homes Company Phone: (318) 791-4340 Michael Walker

Dark Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-1700 Randall Dark

Ouachita Holding Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-7084 David Sorrell

Mathis Construction Company Phone: (318) 777-8172 Perry Mathis

Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-4170 Isaac Fife

Darryl Johnson Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 235-6989 Darryl Johnson

Our Plan B, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 242-0156 Larry Hoss

McAdams Custom Building Inc Company Phone: (318) 343-2274 Glen McAdams

Builder - Single Family General

Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 355-0045 Eddie Flanigen

Parkwood Development Company Phone: (318) 450-2258 Anne Sanders Alissa Sanders-Compton

Mike Butler Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 331-2213 Mike Butler Mike McMorris Construction Company Phone: (318) 388-0707 Mike McMorris Ouachita Holding Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-7084 David Sorrell Raymond Construction Enterprises of La. Company Phone: (318) 680-1149 Paul David Raymond Resco Company, LLC Company Phone: (318) 343-9757 Robert Smith

Allen Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 348-8920 Roy Allen B G & Company Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-5937 Carolyn Swanner Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 281-4822 Jimmy Christmas BCC Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 651-0733 Barry Collins Benjamin Owens Building Contractor Company Phone: (318) 388-4506 Benji Owens

G W Dixon Construction Co Inc Company Phone: (318) 381-0671 Greg Dixon Greg Freeman Builders Company Phone: (318) 243-5232 Greg Freeman Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-2500 Gretchen Kovac Luke Magee Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 323-8003 ext. 3 Forrest Fife Larry Head

Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC Company Phone: (318) 323-2451 Randy Rhymes (See our ad on page 22)

Hayward Construction Company Phone: (318) 325-1452 Alex Hayward

Riddle Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 324-1222 Robert Riddle

J H Construction Company Phone: (318) 355-8709 Joey Hodnett

Roberson Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-0825 Michael Roberson Rouse Construction Company, Inc Company Phone: (318) 428-3745 Harvey Rouse

Bondco Residential, LLC Company Phone: (318) 410-9582 Jason Bond

Sampo Contracting & Inspections, Inc Company Phone: (318) 512-7005 Michael Sampognaro

Brian Moore Contracting Company Phone: (318) 322-4000 Brian Moore

Shane Mock Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 816-1886 Shane Mock

Brian Reese Allen Co. Inc. Company Phone: (318) 248-3252 Brian Allen

Smith Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-5525 Charles Smith

Casual Concepts Inc. Company Phone: (318) 614-1458 Conrad Blanchard

Southern Delta Homes, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-3846 Ronnie Savage

Chris Johnson Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 512-7370 Chris Johnson

Strong Built Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 355-3952 Debbie Strong

Chris Moran Construction Company Phone: (318) 548-0469 Chris Moran

Thomas M. Woods Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 381-2059 Thomas Woods

Chuck Burkett Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 397-2827 Chuck Burkett

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Frank Foster Construction Inc. Company Phone: (318) 376-1849 Frank Foster

J P Richardson Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 237-0808 Justin Richardson (See our ad on page 47) James S. Lofton Residential Construction Co. Company Phone: (318) 728-3732 Steve Lofton Jeff Newman Construction Inc Company Phone: (318) 355-7007 Jeff Newman Joe Johnston Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 614-3686 Joseph Johnston Jonathan Hill Construction Inc Company Phone: (318) 327-3085 Jonathan Hill K & H Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 397-2814 Kevin Taylor KADAV, Inc Company Phone: (318) 255-0999 Jackie James

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R T & F Construction Company Phone: (318) 245-0468 Richard Heard Rafael Lara Construction Company Phone: (318) 791-1450 Rafael Lara Reggie Carter Construction Company Phone: (318) 726-4413 Reggie Carter Ricks' Contractors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 789-6764 Phillip Ricks Riser Construction Company Phone: (318) 355-2108 Daniel Riser Roberson Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-0825 Michael Roberson Robles Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 732-7127 Carlos Robles Rouse Construction Company, Inc Company Phone: (318) 428-3745 Harvey Rouse Sampo Contracting & Inspections, Inc Company Phone: (318) 512-7005 Michael Sampognaro Sanford Family Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-3931 James Sanford Smith Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-5525 Charles Smith Southern Delta Homes, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-3846 Ronnie Savage Thomas M. Woods Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 381-2059 Thomas Woods W.C. Hatten, Jr. Construction Company Phone: (318) 396-5370 W.C. Hatten Waggoner Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-3446 Terry Waggoner

Walker Custom Homes Company Phone: (318) 791-4340 Michael Walker

Kitchen & Bath Cottage Company Phone: (318) 868-9696 Mary Ann Elston

Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-4170 Isaac Fife

Mike McMorris Construction Company Phone: (318) 388-0707 Mike McMorris

Builder - Solar Homes

Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover)

Finley Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 376-3405 Scott Finley

Building Inspectors Inspections Unlimited Company Phone: (318) 387-2319 Foy Gadberry Chad Parker (See our ad on page 30)

Building Material Manufacturing Rogers Manufacturing Corp Company Phone: (318) 396-5700 Michael Bartlett

T D M Construction Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 376-0984 Tim Martin

Martin Marietta Company Phone: (318) 387-5831 ext. 18 George Bryant

Tate's Home Improvement Company Phone: (318) 372-1859 Malcolm Tate

Read Lumber & Supply Company Phone: (318) 368-2531 Judy Read

The Home Improvement Outlet Company Phone: (318) 325-3400 Mark Norris

Russell-Moore Lumber Company Phone: (318) 325-3164 Randy Russell

Turpins Buy Rite Bldg Material Company Phone: (318) 388-0950 Delton Hearn

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-9677 Jeri Watson

West Ouachita Cabinets, LLC Company Phone: (318) 235-7596 Steve Sturvidant

Turpins Buy Rite Bldg Material Company Phone: (318) 388-0950 Delton Hearn

Carpenters - Exterior

Cabinets, Doors, & Windows 5 Day Kitchen Company Phone: (318) 855-4899 Bradley Johns Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc Company Phone: (318) 372-4100 David Dement

Kinman's Construction Company Phone: (318) 732-3417 Jimmy Kinman

Carpentry Work A & M Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 355-1280 Anthony Savana Coleman's Remodel and Repair, LLC Company Phone: (318) 355-3464 Jason Coleman

Rucker's Custom Cabinets, LLC Company Phone: (318) 649-0200 Wilbur Rucker

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 325-0777 Coby Cooper Tobi Nomey

The Home Improvement Outlet Company Phone: (318) 325-3400 Mark Norris

Dwight King Construction Company Phone: (318) 579-3802 Dwight King

Rodger F. Baker Company Phone: (318) 372-8888 Rodger Baker

Building Materials - Lumber, Etc.

Southern Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-9184 Amanda McCoy

Bright Construction Company Phone: (318) 348-6033 Wesley Lambright

Rockett's Custom Cabinets Company Phone: (318) 381-6754 Marc Rockett

Russell-Moore Lumber Company Phone: (318) 325-3164 Randy Russell

Building Materials: Home Centers

Carpenters - Interior Trim

Rafael Lara Construction Company Phone: (318) 791-1450 Rafael Lara Rodger F. Baker Company Phone: (318) 372-8888 Rodger Baker Sanchez Remodeling Company Phone: (318) 789-3646 Fidel Sanchez Westside Enterprises Company Phone: (318) 372-4942 Michel Fandal WMC Rainach Building Maintenance LLC Company Phone: (225) 324-2800 William Rainach

Carpet & Floor Coverings

Danny Fontenot Company Phone: (318) 376-4984 Danny Fontenot

Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement Company Phone: (318) 398-0077 Bobby Williamson

Dustin Odaware Company Phone: (318) 512-4799 Dustin Odaware

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-1737 Stanley Dupuy

Freeman Suspended Ceilings Company Phone: (318) 654-7644 Justin Freeman

Central Vacuum Systems CenturyLink Security Systems, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 388-0110 Cassandra Ivy

G & G Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 237-2557 Sabrina Guerrero

Ceramic Tile

Grady Rinehart Construction Company Phone: (318) 665-9090 Grady Rinehart

Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement Company Phone: (318) 398-0077 Bobby Williamson

H & H Construction Company Phone: (318) 982-0280 Stanley Hinton

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-1737 Stanley Dupuy

J & J Construction Company Phone: (318) 348-2004 John Neal

Walden Residential Services, LLC Company Phone: (318) 254-1475 Donald Walden

Donnie Grubbs Vinyl Siding/Tubbs by Grubbs Company Phone: (318) 324-1232 Donnie Grubbs

Jesse LaDart dba J & W Construction Company Phone: (318) 348-4211 Jesse LaDart

Closet Design

Carpenters - Framing

K-Fran Construction Company Phone: (318) 614-3378 Frank Giovingo

Dwight King Construction Company Phone: (318) 579-3802 Dwight King G & G Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 237-2557 Sabrina Guerrero Honduras Framing & Construction Company Phone: (318) 254-3190 Michelle Tims Southern Home Contractors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 789-0624 Corey Southern

Glass Doctor of Monroe, LA Company Phone: (318) 460-0200 Donald Arnold

Trey Foster Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 235-0337 Trey Foster

Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-9995 V J Casamento (See our ad on page 57)

Wilberto Lambarria Company Phone: (318) 518-8602 Wilberto Lambarria

Lenard Enterprises, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 386-0506 Kristy Lenard McAdams Custom Building Inc Company Phone: (318) 343-2274 Glen McAdams McBride Residential Builders Company Phone: (318) 255-8006 Michael McBride

Doss Designs, LLC Company Phone: (318) 680-1305 Marshal Doss Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-9995 V J Casamento (See our ad on page 57)

Clothing - Men’s Jetson Inc. dba The Toggery Company Phone: (318) 388-4939 Tom Baker

Concrete Contractors & Finishers Academy Concrete, LLC Company Phone: (318) 331-6035 Eddie Underwood, III

Moasir Huerta Company Phone: (318) 497-2521 Moasir Huerta

Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC Company Phone: (318) 398-1885 Shirley Sanders (See our ad on page 4)

Neathery Construction Company Phone: (318) 878-9098 Wade Neathery

Lenard & Watley Concrete Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-3252 Ricky Watley

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Energy & Gas Suppliers

Lenard's Concrete LLC Company Phone: (318) 355-3254 Glenn Lenard

K-Fran Construction Company Phone: (318) 614-3378 Frank Giovingo

Mathis Construction Company Phone: (318) 777-8172 Perry Mathis

Mista Mosquito Company Phone: (318) 249-4924 Renell Skeen

Turner & Sons Concrete & Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 381-1720 Leroy Turner

Decorating & Interior Design

Entergy Company Phone: (318) 329-5508 Cindy Gordon

Sherwin Williams Company Company Phone: (318) 325-4648 Wayne Hendricks Chase Vallery (See our ad on page 66)

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills Company Phone: (318) 397-7171 Billy Golson Keith Norris

Wink's Concrete Construction Company Phone: (318) 366-5513 Marvin Wink

Concrete Overlays, Stains, Countertops Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC Company Phone: (318) 398-1885 Shirley Sanders (See our ad on page 4)

Concrete Suppliers Century Ready-Mix Company Phone: (318) 322-4444 Chip Humble Martin Marietta Company Phone: (318) 387-5831 ext. 18 George Bryant

Countertops Arkansas Stone Company, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-1828 Chad Culp (See our ad in the front cover) Barrett Appliance & Home Products Company Phone: (318) 746-3332 Wayne Barrett Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement Company Phone: (318) 398-0077 Bobby Williamson Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC Company Phone: (318) 398-1885 Shirley Sanders (See our ad on page 4) Stone Design Countertops LLC Company Phone: (318) 658-9527 Jay Edwards

Doors, Exterior & Interior Achievers Inc Company Phone: (318) 325-0555 Jerry Adams James Dortch Ark-La-Tex Window and Door, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-7783 Danny Compton Donnie Grubbs Vinyl Siding/Tubbs by Grubbs Company Phone: (318) 324-1232 Donnie Grubbs Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-9995 V J Casamento (See our ad on page 57) Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-9677 Jeri Watson Walden Residential Services, LLC Company Phone: (318) 254-1475 Donald Walden

Atmos Energy Company Phone: (318) 651-6225 Johnny Rigdon (See our ad in pages 32 & 33))

O'Nealgas Inc Company Phone: (318) 768-2511 Gary Fisher Cole Williams O'Nealgas Inc Company Phone: (318) 768-2511 Gary Fisher Cole Williams

Engineering Inspections Unlimited Company Phone: (318) 387-2319 Foy Gadberry Chad Parker (See our ad on page 35) Lazenby & Associates, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-2710 Jason Thornhill

Environmental Certification & Inspection Building Performance Specialist, LLC Company Phone: (318) 816-6081 Austin Hartt

Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 343-8790 Eddie Kepper Tom Loftin Construction Co., Inc Company Phone: (870) 862-5340 Tom Loftin

Financial Institutions Homeland Bank Company Phone: (318) 570-6700 Lee Michael Estes Vicki Fletcher Paul Hutcheson (See our ad on page 35) IberiaBank Company Phone: (318) 327-3317 Ginger Holton (See our ad on page 44) Stephenson Financial Company Phone: (318) 324-8410 Alan Stephenson

Fireplaces, Mantels, & Accessories Acme Brick, Tile & More Company Phone: (318) 325-9652 Chris Mangrum

Larry James & Associates Company Phone: (318) 348-4891 Larry James

Healthy Homes of LA, LLC Company Phone: (318) 397-1918 Bobby Parks

Russell's Plan Service Company Phone: (318) 376-2924 Danny Russell

Excavating, Grading, & Clearing

Arkansas Stone Company, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-1828 Chad Culp (See our ad in the front cover)

Drafting

Drywall Suppliers

Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 343-8790 Eddie Kepper

Education

Fencing & Gates

Decks & Patios

University of Louisiana Monroe Company Phone: (318) 342-1865 Don Colegrove

A & A Fences Decks & Porches Company Phone: (318) 376-9269 Donny Alford

A & A Fences Decks & Porches Company Phone: (318) 376-9269 Donny Alford

Electricians & Electrical Contracting Blount Electric Heating & Air, LLC Company Phone: (318) 237-7175 Mike Blount Bright Construction Company Phone: (318) 348-6033 Wesley Lambright

Automated Alarm Co. Company Phone: (318) 345-2378 Ronnie Tucker (See our ad on page 11) Danny Fontenot Company Phone: (318) 376-4984 Danny Fontenot

Donnie Grubbs Vinyl Siding/Tubbs by Grubbs Company Phone: (318) 324-1232 Donnie Grubbs

Finley Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 376-3405 Scott Finley

Invisible Fencing of North Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 396-8877 Tim Haffner

Flying Jack's Contractors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 496-0283 Jared Cook

Weed Electric Company Phone: (318) 372-2599 Bryan Weed

Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC Company Phone: (318) 323-2451 Randy Rhymes (See our ad on page 22)

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Chandler Land and Site Services, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 366-6008 Boyd Chandler

PAC Environmental Specialists, LLC Company Phone: (318) 345-0889 Miranda Wilson

Tom Loftin Construction Co., Inc Company Phone: (870) 862-5340 Tom Loftin

Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC Company Phone: (318) 398-1885 Shirley Sanders (See our ad on page 4)

Unseen Fence of Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 548-6412 Gary McCann

Fill Dirt Suppliers

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-9677 Jeri Watson

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-9677 Jeri Watson

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-9677 Jeri Watson

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Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills Company Phone: (318) 397-7171 Billy Golson Keith Norris Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills Company Phone: (318) 397-7171 Billy Golson Keith Norris O'Nealgas Inc Company Phone: (318) 768-2511 Gary Fisher Cole Williams Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-9677 Jeri Watson

Flooring & Floor Coverings Ark-La Floor Covering Company Phone: (318) 387-9121 Buddy Reese Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement Company Phone: (318) 398-0077 Bobby Williamson

Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC Company Phone: (318) 398-1885 Shirley Sanders (See our ad on Page 4)

Glass Doctor of Monroe, LA Company Phone: (318) 460-0200 Donald Arnold

MAC A/C & Heat, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-5633 Mike McFarlin

Gutters

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-1737 Stanley Dupuy

ABC Supply Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-2636 Clyde Miller (See our ad on page 6)

Mike Smith Heating & Air Conditioning Company Phone: (318) 325-5523 Mike Smith

Kim’s Floor Decor Company Phone: (318) 953-3671 Manny Hernandez Otwell Flooring Company Company Phone: (318) 242-1003 Daniel Otwell S N B, LLC Company Phone: (318) 410-0610 Steve Barbara The Home Improvement Outlet Company Phone: (318) 325-3400 Mark Norris

Foundation Contractors Tom Loftin Construction Co., Inc Company Phone: (870) 862-5340 Tom Loftin

Foundation Repairs Atlas Foundation Repair Company Phone: (318) 325-3300 Tony Arpino Level Tech Company Phone: (318) 376-9175 Nathan Rowton

Garage Doors Bayou Overhead Doors, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-1090 D J Sepeda (See our ad on page 17) Overhead Door Company of Monroe Company Phone: (318) 322-6139 Harry Hawthorne (See our ad on page 30) Twin City Garage Doors & Exteriors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 884-2652 Rafael Lara

Gas Lighting & Accessories Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills Company Phone: (318) 397-7171 Billy Golson Keith Norris Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills Company Phone: (318) 397-7171 Billy Golson Keith Norris O'Nealgas Inc Company Phone: (318) 768-2511 Gary Fisher Cole Williams Shopperschoice.com Company Phone: (225) 910-6801 Andrew Huffman

Pruitt's Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 388-3400 J.B. Pruitt

Bayou Overhead Doors, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-1090 D J Sepeda (See our ad on page 17)

Thermal Tech Environmental Services, LLC Company Phone: (318) 330-9990 J.R. Fix

Home Theater Automated Alarm Co. Company Phone: (318) 345-2378 Ronnie Tucker (See our ad on page 11) Doss Designs, LLC Company Phone: (318) 680-1305 Marshal Doss

House Plans & Home Design Larry James & Associates Company Phone: (318) 348-4891 Larry James

Greer Gutters & Patio Covers, LLC Company Phone: (318) 953-1703 Eric Greer

Heating & Air-Conditioning Suppliers

Perry Home Design Center Company Phone: (318) 376-1314 Gaylon Perry

Innovative Exteriors, Inc Company Phone: (318) 324-8706 Kenneth Berry

G. Lindsay Enterprises, LLC Company Phone: (318) 372-3636 Anne Lindsay (See our ad below)

R. L. Hott Designs Company Phone: (318) 548-6699 Larry Hott

Overhead Door Company of Monroe Company Phone: (318) 322-6139 Harry Hawthorne (See our ad on page 30)

Home Automation

Smith Blind & Awning / The Blind Place Company Phone: (318) 323-2640 Malcolm Bass

Hardware Bastrop Feed & Seed Hardware Company Phone: (318) 281-4276 Joe Petrus

Automated Alarm Co. Company Phone: (318) 345-2378 Ronnie Tucker (See our ad on page 11) CenturyLink Security Systems, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 388-0110 Cassandra Ivy Doss Designs, LLC Company Phone: (318) 680-1305 Marshal Doss

Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-9995 V J Casamento (See our ad on page 57)

Russell's Plan Service Company Phone: (318) 376-2924 Danny Russell

Insulation Contractors Bayou Aeroseal Company Phone: (318) 614-8822 Brad Calhoun Freeman Insulation, LLC Company Phone: (318) 245-1313 Jamie Freeman Outdoor Elements Insulation Company Phone: (318) 245-3483 Jeffrey Hicks

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-9677 Jeri Watson

Heating & Air-Conditioning Contractors Air Service Professionals Company Phone: (318) 387-1978 Brandon Moore Bell Heating & A/C Company Phone: (318) 396-8979 Ricky Bell Blount Electric Heating & Air, LLC Company Phone: (318) 237-7175 Mike Blount Bright Construction Company Phone: (318) 348-6033 Wesley Lambright G. Lindsay Enterprises, LLC Company Phone: (318) 372-3636 Anne Lindsay (See our ad in this listing) Gilley's Heating & Cooling LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-3250 Randy Gilley

Glass & Mirror Products

Holstead's Inc Company Phone: (318) 255-9740 Autumn Biscomb

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 325-0777 Coby Cooper Tobi Nomey

HVAC Services Inc. Company Phone: (318) 323-2400 Tim Meredith

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Spray Foam Professionals, LLC Company Phone: (318) 235-8116 Dustin Christy

Reeves, Coon & Funderburg Company Phone: (318) 361-0030 Daran Reeves

Tempco Insulation, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 325-1485 Chuck Adams (See our ad on page 34)

The Hopper Agency LLC Company Phone: (318) 368-7381 Brenda Hopper

Insurance Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Company Phone: (318) 322-2999 Kevin Woods Community Financial Insurance Center Company Phone: (318) 388-3904 ext. 3551 David Hoogland Files Insurance Agency, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 281-2881 John Files Gene Galligan Insurance Agency, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-2184 Gene Galligan Bryan Stephenson (See our ad below) Hogan Agency, Inc Company Phone: (318) 397-1212 Bill Hammond Charles Hogan (See our ad on the back cover)

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The Kirksey Agency, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 323-2343 Joe Kirksey Zach Kirksey (See our ad on page 31) The Lincoln Agency Company Phone: (318) 255-2913 Linda Gortemiller Colin Wade The Lincoln Agency Company Phone: (318) 255-2913 Linda Gortemiller Colin Wade Thomas & Farr Agency Inc Company Phone: (318) 361-4703 Joe Farr

Interior Decorating, Design, & Upholstery Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 325-0777 Coby Cooper Tobi Nomey

Investment Services & Products

Land Development

Ouachita Holding Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-7084 David Sorrell

Alexander's Cove, LLC Company Phone: (318) 372-3709 Kevin Alexander

Kitchen & Bath

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC Company Phone: (318) 614-5215 Bobby Swanner

Achievers Inc Company Phone: (318) 325-0555 Jerry Adams James Dortch Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 325-0777 Coby Cooper Tobi Nomey Cottonwood Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 537-1513 James Waldron Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc Company Phone: (318) 372-4100 David Dement Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-9995 V J Casamento (See our ad on page 57) Kitchen & Bath Cottage Company Phone: (318) 868-9696 Mary Ann Elston

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B G & Company Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-5937 Carolyn Swanner Brownstone Affordable Housing, Ltd Company Phone: (318) 855-5215 Jeremy Mears Echo Build Company Phone: (318) 366-7370 Michael Echols Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-2500 Gretchen Kovac Luke Magee Legacy Land Development Company Phone: (318) 794-3166 Debbie Campbell Ouachita Holding Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-7084 David Sorrell

Parkwood Development Company Phone: (318) 450-2258 Anne Sanders Alissa Sanders-Compton Southern Lifestyle Development, LLC Company Phone: (337) 216-6544 Teddy Beaullieu Timber Ridge Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 556-1146 Charlie Paris

Land Planning Chandler Land and Site Services, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 366-6008 Boyd Chandler Ouachita Holding Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-7084 David Sorrell Southern Lifestyle Development, LLC Company Phone: (337) 216-6544 Teddy Beaullieu

Landscape, Lawn, Garden & Irrigation Creative Landscapes, LLC Company Phone: (318) 372-2795 Clint Sant Mike Gray Outdoor Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 366-1033 Mike Gray Miletello Landscape Management, LLC Company Phone: (318) 376-6700 Matt Miletello The Ground Guys of Monroe, LA Company Phone: (318) 600-5353 Jeff Foster

Lawn Care Equipment

Masonry Contractors Including Stone

Polaris of Ruston Company Phone: (318) 251-1399 Ben Malone

Rick Heacock dba Bayou Masonry Company Phone: (318) 680-7642 Rick Heacock

O'Nealgas Inc Company Phone: (318) 768-2511 Gary Fisher Cole Williams

Lawn Maintenance

Stacy McVay Masonry Company Phone: (318) 488-0658 Stacy McVay

Outdoor Kitchens by Clary, LLC Company Phone: (318) 372-2669 Rat Clary

Wade Martin Masonry Company Phone: (318) 235-2287 Wade Martin

Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover)

Miletello Landscape Management, LLC Company Phone: (318) 376-6700 Matt Miletello

Lead Paint Testing & Remediation PAC Environmental Specialists, LLC Company Phone: (318) 345-0889 Miranda Wilson

Lighting & Electrical Supplies Barrett Appliance & Home Products Company Phone: (318) 746-3332 Wayne Barrett Stuart C Irby Co Company Phone: (318) 325-2307 Julia Fury Terri Hairston

Marble, Stone, Granite, Sand, & Tile Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-1737 Stanley Dupuy Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-9995 V J Casamento (See our ad on page 57) Otwell Flooring Company Company Phone: (318) 242-1003 Daniel Otwell Stone Design Countertops LLC Company Phone: (318) 658-9527 Jay Edwards

Millwork, Moldings, & Doors Ark-La-Tex Window and Door, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-7783 Danny Compton

Tommy Block Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-5065 Tommy Block

Rodger F. Baker Company Phone: (318) 372-8888 Rodger Baker

Overhead Doors

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-9677 Jeri Watson

Mold Remediation D E Investments, Inc. dba Servpro Company Phone: (318) 345-5121 Don Legg

Mortgages Homeland Bank Company Phone: (318) 570-6700 Lee Michael Estes Vicki Fletcher Paul Hutcheson (See our ad on page 35) IberiaBank Company Phone: (318) 327-3317 Ginger Holton (See our ad on page 44) Marion State Bank Company Phone: (318) 665-4571 Tommy Barker

Outdoor Accessories Dolphin Pools, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 340-0001 Ray Clary Polaris of Ruston Company Phone: (318) 251-1399 Ben Malone

Outdoor Kitchens & Patio Allen Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 348-8920 Roy Allen Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC Company Phone: (318) 398-1885 Shirley Sanders (See our ad on page 4) Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills Company Phone: (318) 397-7171 Billy Golson Keith Norris Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-9995 V J Casamento (See our ad on page 57) Mike Gray Outdoor Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 366-1033 Mike Gray

September 2019

Bayou Overhead Doors, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-1090 D J Sepeda (See our ad on page 17) Overhead Door Company of Monroe Company Phone: (318) 322-6139 Harry Hawthorne (See our ad on page 30)

Painting & Drywall Contractors Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 340-6377 Zachary Brister Donald Clark Painting Company Phone: (318) 376-6553 Donald Clark Southern Pride Painting & Construction Company Phone: (504) 520-9490 Jared Miles K-Fran Construction Company Phone: (318) 614-3378 Frank Giovingo Mattson Painting Co LLC Company Phone: (318) 376-6090 Robert Mattson Prosperous Painting LLC Company Phone: (318) 237-7884 Richard Spence Rafael Lara Construction Company Phone: (318) 791-1450 Rafael Lara S & H Painting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 243-0957 Dustin Serpas T D M Construction Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 376-0984 Tim Martin Terry Parker Painting Company Phone: (318) 355-5147 Terry Parker Tommy Block Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-5065 Tommy Block Walters Painting Company Phone: (318) 249-2548 Lynn Walters

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Painting & Wallcovering Suppliers

Planning & Designer

Real Estate Developer

Russell-Moore Lumber Company Phone: (318) 325-3164 Randy Russell

Dolphin Pools, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 340-0001 Ray Clary

BGC Advantage LLC Company Phone: (318) 224-2997 x 1001 Lisa Phillips

Sherwin Williams Company Company Phone: (318) 325-4648 Wayne Hendricks Chase Vallery (See our ad on page 66)

Larry James & Associates Company Phone: (318) 348-4891 Larry James

Real Estate Sales & Marketing

Superior Paint & Drywall Company Phone: (318) 325-5808 Karl Voorhees The Home Improvement Outlet Company Phone: (318) 325-3400 Mark Norris Turpins Buy Rite Bldg Material Company Phone: (318) 388-0950 Delton Hearn

Painting - Decorative & Glazing Walden Residential Services, LLC Company Phone: (318) 254-1475 Donald Walden

Paving Contractors - Driveways & Roads Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 343-8790 Eddie Kepper Tom Loftin Construction Co., Inc Company Phone: (870) 862-5340 Tom Loftin

Pest Control

Best Exterminators, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-6650 Betty Best Mista Mosquito Company Phone: (318) 249-4924 Renell Skeen Redd Pest Control of Monroe, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-6073 Paul Eikert Terminix Company Phone: (318) 325-7556 Donald Griffin

Pet Fencing & Accessories Invisible Fencing of North Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 396-8877 Tim Haffner

R. L. Hott Designs Company Phone: (318) 548-6699 Larry Hott Russell's Plan Service Company Phone: (318) 376-2924 Danny Russell

Plumbing Contractors

John Rea Realty Company Phone: (318) 388-0941 John Rea Mann International, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 366-6377 Lily Mann

Quincy Allen Plumbing, Inc Company Phone: (318) 417-3177 Quincy Allen

Smart - B Homes Company Phone: (318) 537-9632 Tim Hammett

Sullivan Plumbing Company Phone: (318) 396-7079 Ord Sullivan

Stefan Green Realty & Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 325-0554 Stefan Green

Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies

Remodeling - Commercial

Coburn's Company Phone: (318) 323-5454 Eddie Miller

A-Ohler Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 791-9219 Jason Ohler

Southern Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-9184 Amanda McCoy

Alexander Enterprises, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-9725 Hank Alexander

The Plumbing Warehouse/LCR Company Phone: (318) 325-1744 Andy Canoy Cory Chism Sarah Kelley Beau Robertson

Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 281-4822 Jimmy Christmas

Pools & Spas

Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 340-6377 Zachary Brister

Joe Martin, LLC Company Phone: (318) 644-2068 Bebe Martin K-Fran Construction Company Phone: (318) 614-3378 Frank Giovingo Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover) Resco Company, LLC Company Phone: (318) 343-9757 Robert Smith Ricks' Contractors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 789-6764 Phillip Ricks Riddle Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 324-1222 Robert Riddle Rodger F. Baker Company Phone: (318) 372-8888 Rodger Baker Shane Mock Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 816-1886 Shane Mock Southern Construction Services Company Phone: (318) 953-5011 Tim Southern T D M Construction Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 376-0984 Tim Martin Tommy Block Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-5065 Tommy Block

Dolphin Pools, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 340-0001 Ray Clary

Chevallier Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-0078 Stephen Chevallier

Tommy Block Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-5065 Tommy Block

D E Investments, Inc. dba Servpro Company Phone: (318) 345-5121 Don Legg

Project Management Services

D.L.R. Construction Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-6490 Diane Rhodes

911 Handyman, LLC Company Phone: (318) 599-2060 Alan Stephenson

Dark Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-1700 Randall Dark

A-Ohler Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 791-9219 Jason Ohler

Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc Company Phone: (318) 372-4100 David Dement

Achievers Inc Company Phone: (318) 325-0555 Jerry Adams James Dortch

Ouachita Holding Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-7084 David Sorrell

Property Management M & T Property Management Company Phone: (318) 232-1550 ext. 210 Lisa Barfield Phillips Ouachita Holding Group, LLC Company Phone: (318) 547-7084 David Sorrell Standard Enterprises, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-2662 David Turrentine

Piers & Seawalls

Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-4170 Isaac Fife

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Coldwell Banker Group One Company Phone: (318) 362-0007 Darryl Beasley

Professional Plumbing Services of NELA Company Phone: (318) 381-2619 William Robert

Unseen Fence of Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 548-6412 Gary McCann Flying Jack's Contractors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 496-0283 Jared Cook

Better Homes and Garden Veranda Realty Company Phone: (318) 884-6472 Danielle Owens

Jason H LeDoux, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 267-4761 Jason Ledoux

Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 355-0045 Eddie Flanigen

Towns Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 514-9925 Matthew Towns

Remodeling - Residential

Alexander Enterprises, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-9725 Hank Alexander

Greg Russell Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 381-7175 Greg Russell

Allen Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 348-8920 Roy Allen

Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-4493 Martin Thibodeaux

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC Company Phone: (318) 614-5215 Bobby Swanner

RESOURCE GUIDE & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

B & R Installations, LLC Company Phone: (318) 670-7719 Billy Rath

Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-4493 Martin Thibodeaux

Masters Enterprises LLC of Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 283-8898 Ricky Simpson

Taylor Custom Homes Company Phone: (318) 732-6719 Joel Taylor

Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana Company Phone: (318) 340-6377 Zachary Brister

Innovative Exteriors, Inc Company Phone: (318) 324-8706 Kenneth Berry

Mathis Construction Company Phone: (318) 777-8172 Perry Mathis

Timber Ridge Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 556-1146 Charlie Paris

Casual Concepts Inc. Company Phone: (318) 614-1458 Conrad Blanchard

Innovative Exteriors, Inc Company Phone: (318) 324-8706 Kenneth Berry

MCD Home Improvement, LLC Company Phone: (318) 372-7071 Sandy McDonald

Tommy Block Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-5065 Tommy Block

Charles Lenard Company Phone: (318) 376-6226 Charles Lenard

Jacob Cole Siding And Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 557-4242 Jacob Cole

Mike McMorris Construction Company Phone: (318) 388-0707 Mike McMorris

Towns Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 514-9925 Matthew Towns

Cottonwood Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 537-1513 James Waldron

James S. Lofton Residential Construction Co. Company Phone: (318) 728-3732 Steve Lofton

Miletello Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 376-6701 Colby Miletello

Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-4170 Isaac Fife

R C Builders LLC Company Phone: (318) 245-5295 Robert Neel

Rental Equipment

Rain Tight Exteriors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 450-3719 Bryan Thigpen

D E Investments, Inc. dba Servpro Company Phone: (318) 345-5121 Don Legg

Jason H LeDoux, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 267-4761 Jason Ledoux

D.L.R. Construction Inc. Company Phone: (318) 396-6490 Diane Rhodes

JNT Home Improvement, LLC Company Phone: (318) 381-5197 Nicky Hancock

Daniel Hollis Company Phone: (318) 245-6204 Daniel Hollis

Joe Martin, LLC Company Phone: (318) 644-2068 Bebe Martin

Danny Fontenot Company Phone: (318) 376-4984 Danny Fontenot

John G Baxter Company Phone: (714) 225-0991 John Baxter

Dark Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-1700 Randall Dark

K-Fran Construction Company Phone: (318) 614-3378 Frank Giovingo

Finishing Touch Home Improvement of Louisiana, LLC Company Phone: (318) 789-7375 Feeoptris Strickland

Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-9995 V J Casamento (See our ad on page 57)

Greg Russell Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 381-7175 Greg Russell

Landry & Jones Construction Company Phone: (318) 376-7097 Wendy Landry

Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 323-8003 ext. 3 Forrest Fife Larry Head

MAC Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 372-6275 Anthony McFarlin

Hayward Construction Company Phone: (318) 325-1452 Alex Hayward Holyfield Construction, Inc Company Phone: (318) 388-2492 Joe Holyfield

Mann International, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 366-6377 Lily Mann Masseybuilders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 450-9462 Michael Massey

Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 343-8790 Eddie Kepper

Repairs - Storm Damage & Building Defects

Rain Tight Roofing, Inc Company Phone: (318) 450-3719 Daryl Taylor

Achievers Inc Company Phone: (318) 325-0555 Jerry Adams James Dortch

Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover)

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC Company Phone: (318) 614-5215 Bobby Swanner

Ray's Home Improvements, LLC Company Phone: (318) 537-2104 Ray Albritton Resco Company, LLC Company Phone: (318) 343-9757 Robert Smith Ricks' Contractors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 789-6764 Phillip Ricks Riddle Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 324-1222 Robert Riddle Riser Construction Company Phone: (318) 355-2108 Daniel Riser Roberson Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-0825 Michael Roberson Rodger F. Baker Company Phone: (318) 372-8888 Rodger Baker Shane Mock Construction LLC Company Phone: (318) 816-1886 Shane Mock Smith Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-5525 Charles Smith Southern Construction Services Company Phone: (318) 953-5011 Tim Southern Strong Built Construction, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 355-3952 Debbie Strong

September 2019

D E Investments, Inc. dba Servpro Company Phone: (318) 345-5121 Don Legg Dark Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 396-1700 Randall Dark Glass Doctor of Monroe, LA Company Phone: (318) 460-0200 Donald Arnold Greg Russell Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 381-7175 Greg Russell Rain Tight Exteriors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 450-3719 Bryan Thigpen Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover) Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC Company Phone: (318) 323-2451 Randy Rhymes (See our ad on page 22) Riddle Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 324-1222 Robert Riddle ServiceMaster of Nela LA. Company Phone: (318) 325-2191 Rupert Lange Taylor Custom Homes Company Phone: (318) 732-6719 Joel Taylor

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Restoration

Security Systems

Solar and Wind Power Providers

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC Company Phone: (318) 614-5215 Bobby Swanner

Advanced Security Technologies, LLC Company Phone: (318) 322-4111 Paul Fontenot

Thermal Tech Environmental Services, LLC Company Phone: (318) 330-9990 J.R. Fix

Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover)

Automated Alarm Co. Company Phone: (318) 345-2378 Ronnie Tucker (See our ad on page 11)

Riddle Builders, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 324-1222 Robert Riddle

CenturyLink Security Systems, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 388-0110 Cassandra Ivy

NuLine Utility Services Company Phone: (985) 264-9984 Scott Condon

Elite Roofing Supply-LA LLC Company Phone: (318) 460-7190 Nona Kent (See our ad on page 23)

DSC Security & Communications LLC Company Phone: (318) 327-5554 Mike Boone

Tom Loftin Construction Co., Inc Company Phone: (870) 862-5340 Tom Loftin

Roofing & Sheet Metal Suppliers

Entergy Company Phone: (318) 329-5508 Cindy Gordon Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills Company Phone: (318) 397-7171 Billy Golson Keith Norris

Utility Contractor

Roofing Supply Group-W. Monroe Company Phone: (318) 323-4486 Jeff Woods Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-9677 Jeri Watson

Roofing Contractors Allen Builders, LLC Company Phone: (318) 348-8920 Roy Allen Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 281-4822 Jimmy Christmas Mathis Construction Company Phone: (318) 777-8172 Perry Mathis Rain Tight Exteriors, LLC Company Phone: (318) 450-3719 Bryan Thigpen Rain Tight Roofing, Inc Company Phone: (318) 450-3719 Daryl Taylor Ranger Development, LLC Company Phone: (318) 388-4602 Wes Tichenor (See our ad Inside Bach Cover)

Stairs and Stair Parts Siding Contractors Danny Fontenot Company Phone: (318) 376-4984 Danny Fontenot Hopkos Vinyl Siding Company Phone: (318) 376-2114 Matt Hopko

Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-9995 V J Casamento (See our ad on page 57)

Utility Vehicle Dealer

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-9677 Jeri Watson

Vacuum Systems - Central

Storage & Storage Buildings

Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-4493 Martin Thibodeaux

Dixie Shell Homes of America, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 325-8789 Johnny Reeves

Innovative Exteriors, Inc Company Phone: (318) 324-8706 Kenneth Berry

Storm Shelters

Jacob Cole Siding And Construction, LLC Company Phone: (318) 557-4242 Jacob Cole Joe Martin, LLC Company Phone: (318) 644-2068 Bebe Martin P & R Siding Company Phone: (318) 329-9223 Paul Branch Phillips Vinyl Siding, LLC Company Phone: (318) 548-5351 Ricky Phillips

Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 343-8790 Eddie Kepper

Stucco The Home Improvement Outlet Company Phone: (318) 325-3400 Mark Norris

Polaris of Ruston Company Phone: (318) 251-1399 Ben Malone Automated Alarm Co. Company Phone: (318) 345-2378 Ronnie Tucker (See our ad on page 11)

Waste Disposal Waste Connections of Louisiana, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-4628 Sheri Carter Mindy Scott (See our ad on page 57)

Well Testing & Well Drilling PAC Environmental Specialists, LLC Company Phone: (318) 345-0889 Miranda Wilson

Surveying Lazenby & Associates, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-2710 Jason Thornhill

Telephone & Communications BCC Contracting, LLC Company Phone: (318) 651-0733 Barry Collins

Title Companies

Safety Training Hogan Agency, Inc Company Phone: (318) 397-1212 Bill Hammond Charles Hogan (See our ad on Back Cover)

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Premier Exteriors Company Phone: (318) 397-1557 John Fowler

Dimos Erskine, LLP Company Phone: (318) 388-4304 Jim Dimos

Siding Suppliers

Utilities

ABC Supply Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-2636 Clyde Miller (See our ad on page 6) Roofing Supply Group-W. Monroe Company Phone: (318) 323-4486 Jeff Woods

Atmos Energy Company Phone: (318) 651-6225 Johnny Rigdon (See our ad pages 32 & 33) Delta Fuel Company Phone: (318) 757-7610 Richard Criswell

RESOURCE GUIDE & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Windows ABC Supply Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-2636 Clyde Miller (see our ad on page 6)

Joe Martin, LLC Company Phone: (318) 644-2068 Bebe Martin Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Company Phone: (318) 387-9995 V J Casamento (See our ad on page 57) Kitchen & Bath Cottage Company Phone: (318) 868-9696 Mary Ann Elston Rodger F. Baker Company Phone: (318) 372-8888 Rodger Baker Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC Company Phone: (318) 325-9677 Jeri Watson

Wood Flooring Contractors Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement Company Phone: (318) 398-0077 Bobby Williamson Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-1737 Stanley Dupuy Otwell Flooring Company Company Phone: (318) 242-1003 Daniel Otwell

Wood Flooring Suppliers Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement Company Phone: (318) 398-0077 Bobby Williamson

Achievers Inc Company Phone: (318) 325-0555 Jerry Adams James Dortch

Donnie Grubbs Vinyl Siding/Tubbs by Grubbs Company Phone: (318) 324-1232 Donnie Grubbs

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Company Phone: (318) 325-0777 Coby Cooper Tobi Nomey

Glass Doctor of Monroe, LA Company Phone: (318) 460-0200 Donald Arnold

Kim’s Floor Decor Company Phone: (318) 953-3671 Manny Hernandez

Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc. Company Phone: (318) 387-4493 Martin Thibodeaux Innovative Exteriors, Inc Company Phone: (318) 324-8706 Kenneth Berry

Otwell Flooring Company Company Phone: (318) 242-1003 Daniel Otwell

Ark-La-Tex Window and Door, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 322-7783 Danny Compton

Walden Residential Services, LLC Company Phone: (318) 254-1475 Donald Walden

September 2019

Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc. Company Phone: (318) 343-1737 Stanley Dupuy

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Cross Reference Adams, Chuck

Baxter, John

Butler, Mike

Cook, Jared

Adams, Jerry

Beach, Courtnie

Calhoun, Brad

Cooper, Coby

Albritton, Ray

Beasley, Darryl

Campbell, Debbie

Criswell, Richard

Alexander, Hank

Beaullieu, Teddy

Canoy, Andy

Culp, Chad

Alexander, Kevin

Bell, Barry

Carter, Reggie

Dark, Randall

Alford, Donny

Bell, Ricky

Carter, Sheri

Davis, James

Allen, Brian

Berry, Kenneth

Casamento, V J

DeBruhl, Kevin

Allen, Quincy

Berry, Kenneth

Chambless, Paul

Dement, David

Allen, Roy

Beuscher, Jesse

Chandler, Boyd

DeWitt, Gary

Andrews, Terry

Biscomb, Autumn

Chevallier, Stephen

Dickson, Merl

Arnold, Angela

Bishop, Justin

Chism, Cory

Dimos, Jim

Arnold, Donald

Blanchard, Conrad

Christmas, Jimmy

Dixon, Greg

Arpino, Tony

Block, Tommy

Christy, Dustin

Aulds, Penni

Blount, Mike

Clark, Donald

Baker, Rodger

Bond, Jason

Clary, Ray

Baker, Tom

Boone, Mike

Tempco Insulation, Inc. Achievers Inc

Ray's Home Improvements, LLC Alexander Enterprises, LLC Alexander's Cove, LLC A & A Fences Decks & Porches Brian Reese Allen Co. Inc. Quincy Allen Plumbing, Inc Allen Builders, LLC Andrews Building & Construction, LLC Concordia Nursing Home Glass Doctor of Monroe, LA Atlas Foundation Repair Penni Aulds

Rodger F. Baker Jetson Inc. dba The Toggery

Barbara, Steve S N B, LLC

Barfield Phillips, Lisa

M & T Property Management

Barker, Tommy

Marion State Bank

Barkley, Cody

Barkley Construction, LLC

Barrett, Wayne

Barrett Appliance & Home Products

Bartlett, Michael

Rogers Manufacturing Corp

Bass, Malcolm

John G Baxter Century Next Bank Coldwell Banker Group One Southern Lifestyle Development, LLC Progressive Bank Bell Heating & A/C Innovative Exteriors, Inc Southern Heritage Homes, Inc. Harper Layne Builders, LLC Holstead's Inc

Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc. Casual Concepts Inc. Tommy Block Construction LLC Blount Electric Heating & Air, LLC

Mike Butler Construction, LLC Bayou Aeroseal Legacy Land Development The Plumbing Warehouse/LCR Reggie Carter Construction Waste Connections of Louisiana, Inc. Key Millwork & Supply Co. LLC Ouachita Masonry, LLC Chandler Land and Site Services, Inc. Chevallier Builders, LLC The Plumbing Warehouse/LCR Bastrop Roofing & Construction, LLC Spray Foam Professionals, LLC Donald Clark Painting

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Delta Fuel

Arkansas Stone Company, Inc. Dark Construction, LLC James L. Davis Construction, LLC Kevin L. DeBruhl Construction Dement Construction of Louisiana, Inc DeWitt - Giger, LLP Ryan Auto Group Dimos Erskine, LLP G W Dixon Construction Co Inc Mr. Appliance of West Monroe, LA

Dortch, Jimmy Achievers Inc

Doss, Marshal

Doss Designs, LLC

Dolphin Pools, Inc. Outdoor kitchens by Clary, LLC

Duchesne, Nathan

Cole, Jacob

Dupuy, Stanley

Colegrove, Don

Echols, Michael

Benchmark Construction Group of Louisiana

Coleman, Jason

Edwards, Jay

Brockman, Wes

Collins, Barry

Eikert, Paul

Brodtman, Mike

Collins, Barry

Elston, Mary Ann

Bryant, George

Compton, Danny

Estes, Lee Michael

Bondco Residential, LLC DSC Security & Communications LLC

Branch, Paul P & R Siding

Brister, Zach

Brockman Builders, LLC Assurance Financial Group, LLC Martin Marietta

Jacob Cole Siding And Construction, LLC University of Louisiana Monroe Coleman's Remodel and Repair, LLC BCC Contracting, LLC B.A.S. Construction Company, Inc. Ark-La-Tex Window and Door, Inc.

Burkett, Chuck

Chuck Burkett Construction, Inc.

Third Generation Builders Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical, Inc. Echo Build

Stone Design Countertops LLC Redd Pest Control of Monroe, LLC Kitchen & Bath Cottage Homeland Bank

Fandal, Michel Condon, Scott

NuLine Utility Services

Smith Blind & Awning / The Blind Place

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Flying Jack's Contractors, LLC

RESOURCE GUIDE & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Westside Enterprises

Cross Reference Farr, Joe

Gilley, Randy

Hayward, Alex

Huffman, Andrew

Fife, Forrest

Giovingo, Frank

Heacock, Rick

Humble, Chip

Fife, Skip

Golson, Billy

Head, Larry

Hutcheson, Paul

Files, John

Gonnillini, Don

Heard, Richard

Ivy, Cassandra

Finley, Scott

Gordon, Cindy

Hearn, Delton

James, Jackie

Fisher, Gary

Gortemiller, Linda

Hendricks, Wayne

James, Larry

Fix, J.R.

Gray, Mike

Hernandez, Manny

Johns, Bradley

Green, Stefan

Hicks, Jeff

Stefan Green Realty & Construction, Inc.

Outdoor Elements Insulation

Johnson, Chris

Greer, Eric

Hill, Jonathan

Greer Gutters & Patio Covers, LLC

Jonathan Hill Construction Inc

Griffin, Donnie

Hinchliffe, Hal

Terminix

Progressive Bank

Griggs, Petey

Hinton, Stanley

PBM Properties, LLC

H & H Construction

Grubbs, Donnie

Hodnett, Joey

Thomas & Farr Agency Inc Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita, Inc. Whitlock Realty & Construction, Inc. Files Insurance Agency, Inc. Finley Construction LLC O'Nealgas Inc Thermal Tech Environmental Services, LLC

Flanigen, Eddie

Eddie Flanigen Builders, Inc.

Fletcher, Vicki

Homeland Bank

Fontenot, Danny Danny Fontenot

Fontenot, Paul

Advanced Security Technologies, LLC

Gilley's Heating & Cooling LLC K-Fran Construction

Hayward Construction Rick Heacock dba Bayou Masonry

Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills BancorpSouth

Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita, Inc. R T & F Construction

Entergy

Turpins Buy Rite Bldg Material

The Lincoln Agency

Sherwin Williams Company

Mike Gray Outdoor Construction, LLC

Kin’s Floor Decor

J H Construction

Southern Living Landscape Management

Donnie Grubbs Vinyl Siding/Tubbs by Grubbs

Foster, Jeff

Guerrero, Sabrina

Hogan Agency, Inc

Foster, Frank

Gutierrez, Jonathan

Foster, David

The Grounds Guys of Monroe LA Frank Foster Construction Inc.

Foster, Trey

Trey Foster Construction, LLC

Fowler, John

Premier Exteriors

Freeman, Greg

Greg Freeman Builders

Freeman, Jamie

Freeman Insulation, LLC

Freeman, Jay

RJ Builders, LLC

Freeman, Justin

Freeman Suspended Ceilings

Fury, Julia

Stuart C Irby Co

Gadberry, Foy

Inspections Unlimited

Galligan, Gene

Gene Galligan Insurance Agency, Inc.

G & G Construction, LLC

Holland, Heather

Best Exterminators, LLC

J & R Gutierrez, LLC

Hollis, Daniel Daniel Hollis

Haffner, Tim

Invisible Fencing of North Louisiana

Holton, Ginger IberiaBank

Hairston, Terri

Stuart C Irby Co

Holyfield, Joe

Holyfield Construction, Inc

Hall, Bradley

Riverside Landscaping

Hoogland, David

Community Financial Insurance Center

Hammett, Tim

Smart - B Homes

Hopko, Matt

Hopkos Vinyl Siding

Hammond, Bill

Hogan Agency, Inc

Hopper, Brenda

The Hopper Agency LLC

Hancock, Nicky

JNT Home Improvement, LLC

Hoss, Larry

Our Plan B, Inc.

Hartt, Austin

Building Performance Specialist, LLC

Hott, Larry

R. L. Hott Designs

Hatten, W.C.

W.C. Hatten, Jr. Construction

Hawthorne, Harry

Hogan, Charles

Huerta, Moasir Moasir Huerta

Shopperschoice.com Century Ready-Mix Homeland Bank

CenturyLink Security Systems, Inc. KADAV, Inc

Larry James & Associates 5 Day Kitchen

Chris Johnson Construction, LLC

Johnson, Darryl

Darryl Johnson Construction LLC

Johnston, Joe

Joe Johnston Builders, LLC

Joiner, Beverly

Cross Keys Bank

Joiner, Landon

Cross Keys Bank

Kelley, Sarah

The Plumbing Warehouse/LCR

Kent, Nona

Elite Roofing Supply-LA LLC

Kepper, Eddie

Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC

King, Dwight

Dwight King Construction

Kinman, Jimmy

Kinman's Construction

Kirksey, Joe

The Kirksey Agency, Inc.

Kirksey, Zach

The Kirksey Agency, Inc.

Kovac, Gretchen

Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC

LaDart, Jesse

Jesse LaDart dba J & W Construction

Lambarria, Wilberto Wilberto Lambarria

Lambright, Wesley Bright Construction

Overhead Door Company of Monroe

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Cross Reference Landry, Wendy

Matthews, Danny

Mock, Shane

Phillips, Cody

Lange, Rupert

Mattson, Robert

Moore, Brandon

Phillips, Lisa

Lara, Rafael

McAdams, Glen

Moore, Brian

Phillips, Ricky

Lara, Rafael

McBride, Michael

Moran, Chris

Pruitt, Jeff

Ledoux, Jason

McCann, Gary

Morris, Graham

Rainach, William

Legg, Don

McCoy, Amanda

Neal, John

Rath, Billy

Legg, Don

McDonald, Sandy

Neathery, Wade

Raymond, Paul David

Lenard, Charles

McFarlin, Anthony

Neel, Robert

Rea, John

Lenard, Glenn

McFarlin, Mike

Newman, Jeff

Read, Judy

Lenard, Kristy

McKenzie, Jason

Nomey, Tobi

Reese, Buddy

Lindsay, Anne

McMorris, Jeremy

Norris, Keith

Reeves, Daran

Loftin, Tom

McMorris, Mike

Norris, Mark

Reeves, Johnny

Lofton, Steve

McPherson, Stephen

Odaware, Dustin

Reneau, James

McVay, Stacy

Ohler, Jason

Rhodes, Diane

Mears, Jeremy

Otwell, Daniel

Rhymes, Randy

Meredith, Bryn

Owens, Benji

Rials, Cody

Meredith, Tim

Owens, Danielle

Richardson, Justin

Miles, Jared

Paris, Charlie

Ricks, Phillip

Miletello, Colby

Parker, Chad

Riddle, Robert

Miletello, Mat

Parker, Terry

Rigdon, Johnny

Miller, Clyde

Parks, Bobby

Rinehart, Grady

Miller, Eddie

Perry, Gaylon

Riser, Daniel

Mills, Paul

Petrus, Joe

Roberson, Michael

Landry & Jones Construction ServiceMaster of Nela LA. Rafael Lara Construction Twin City Garage Doors & Exteriors, LLC Jason H LeDoux, Inc. D E Investments, Inc. dba Servpro D E Investments, Inc. dba Servpro Charles Lenard

Lenard's Concrete LLC Lenard Enterprises, Inc. G. Lindsay Enterprises, LLC Tom Loftin Construction Co., Inc James S. Lofton Residential Construction Co.

Magee, Joey

Kovac/JMJ Construction, Inc.

Magee, Luke

Gretchen Kovac Construction, LLC

Malone, Ben

Polaris of Ruston

Mangrum, Chris

Acme Brick, Tile & More

Mann, Lily

Mann International, Inc.

Martin, Bebe

West Feed and Farm Supply Mattson Painting Co LLC McAdams Custom Building Inc McBride Residential Builders Unseen Fence of Louisiana Southern Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. MCD Home Improvement, LLC MAC Builders, LLC

MAC A/C & Heat, LLC Indian Creek Construction Vista Construction Group Mike McMorris Construction McPherson Construction LLC Stacy McVay Masonry Brownstone Affordable Housing, Ltd Magnolia Home Builders, LLC HVAC Services Inc. Southern Pride Painting & Construction Miletello Builders, LLC

Shane Mock Construction LLC Air Service Professionals Brian Moore Contracting Chris Moran Construction Newcomer, Morris and Young, Inc. J & J Construction Neathery Construction R C Builders LLC Jeff Newman Construction Inc Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Golson's Gas, Lights, Logs, and Grills The Home Improvement Outlet Dustin Odaware

A-Ohler Construction LLC Otwell Flooring Company Benjamin Owens Building Contractor Better Homes and Garden Veranda Realty Timber Ridge Builders, LLC Inspections Unlimited

Cody Phillips Construction Company, LLC BGC Advantage LLC Phillips Vinyl Siding, LLC Pruitt's Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. WMC Rainach Building Maintenance LLC B & R Installations, LLC Raymond Construction Enterprises of La. John Rea Realty Read Lumber & Supply Ark-La Floor Covering Reeves, Coon & Funderburg Dixie Shell Homes of America, Inc. Blue Heron Homes, LLC D.L.R. Construction Inc. Rhymes Renovations & Contracting LLC Cody W. Rials, APLC J P Richardson Construction, LLC Ricks' Contractors, LLC Riddle Builders, Inc.

Joe Martin, LLC

Martin, Tim

Miletello Landscape Management, LLC

Terry Parker Painting

Atmos Energy

T D M Construction Co., Inc.

Martin, Wade

ABC Supply Co., Inc.

Healthy Homes of LA, LLC

Grady Rinehart Construction

Wade Martin Masonry

Massey, Michael

Coburn's

Perry Home Design Center

Riser Construction

Masseybuilders, LLC

Mathis, Perry

Paul Mills Builder, Inc.

Bastrop Feed & Seed Hardware

Mathis Construction

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Roberson Builders, LLC

Cross Reference Robert, William

Sepeda, DJ

Sullivan, Buddy

Wade, Colin

Robertson, Beau

Serpas, Dustin

Swanner, Bobby

B & B Properties of Ouachita, LLC

Waggoner, Terry

S & H Painting, LLC

Robles, Carlos

Siggers, A.J.

Swanner, Carolyn

B G & Company Builders, Inc.

Walden, Don

Blue Group, LLC

Rockett, Maggie

Simpson, Ricky

Tate, Malcolm

Tate's Home Improvement

Waldron, James

Masters Enterprises LLC of Louisiana

Rockett, Marc

Skeen, Butch

Taylor, Daryl

Rain Tight Roofing, Inc

Walker, Michael

Mista Mosquito

Rouse, Roy

Smith, Charles

Taylor, Joel

Taylor Custom Homes

Walters, Lynn

Smith Builders, LLC

Rowton, Nathan

Smith, Joshua

Taylor, Josh

J Taylor Made Construction

Watley, Ricky

JADA Construction, Inc.

Rucker, Wilbur

Smith, Mike

Taylor, Kevin

Mike Smith Heating & Air Conditioning

K & H Contracting, LLC

Russell, AJ

Smith, Robby

Thibodeaux, Martin

Resco Company, LLC

Ideal Exteriors of LA Inc.

Russell, Danny

Sorrell, David

Thigpen, Bryan

Ouachita Holding Group, LLC

Rain Tight Exteriors, LLC

Russell, Greg

Southern, Corey

Thompson, Garrett

Southern Home Contractors, LLC

G. Thompson Services, LLC

Russell, Randy

Southern, Tim

Thompson, Joel

Southern Construction Services

Thompson's Masonry

Sampognaro, Michael

Spence, Gene

Thornhill, Jason

Spence Masonry

Lazenby & Associates, Inc.

Sanchez, Fidel

Spence, Richard

Tichenor, Wes

Prosperous Painting LLC

Ranger Development, LLC

Sanders, Anne

Staggs, Bubba

Tims, Michelle

Staggs Discount Motors

Honduras Framing & Construction

Sanders, Shirley

Stephenson, Alan

Towns, Matthew

911 Handyman, LLC

Towns Construction, Inc.

Sanders-Compton, Lissy

Stephenson, Alan

Tucker, Ronnie

Stephenson Financial

Automated Alarm Co.

Sanford, James

Stephenson, Bryan

Turner, Leroy

Sanson, Chase

Stephenson, Donna

Louisiana Builders of North Louisiana, LLC

Donna Stephenson

Sant, Clint

Stone, Robert

Savage, Ronnie

Strickland, Freoptris

Professional Plumbing Services of NELA The Plumbing Warehouse/LCR Robles Builders, LLC Progressive Bank Rockett's Custom Cabinets Rouse Construction Company, Inc Level Tech

Rucker's Custom Cabinets, LLC Welco of West Monroe, Inc. Russell's Plan Service Greg Russell Construction, LLC Russell-Moore Lumber Sampo Contracting & Inspections, Inc Sanchez Remodeling Parkwood Development Decorative Concrete Coatings LLC Parkwood Development

Sanford Family Construction, LLC

Creative Landscapes, LLC Southern Delta Homes, Inc.

Savana, Tony

A & M Builders, LLC

Scott, Mindy

Waste Connections of Louisiana, Inc.

Bayou Overhead Doors, Inc.

Sullivan Plumbing

Gene Galligan Insurance Agency, Inc.

Turner & Sons Concrete & Construction, LLC

Waggoner Construction, LLC Walden Residential Services, LLC Cottonwood Builders, LLC Walker Custom Homes Walters Painting Lenard & Watley Concrete Construction LLC

Watson, Jeri

Tom Sanders Bldg. Mart, LLC

Weed, Bryan

Weed Electric

West, Brian

West & Weems Construction, LLC

Wilfong, Rusty

Brennan Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

Williams, Cole O'Nealgas Inc

Williamson, Bobby

Bobby Williamson Flooring & Home Improvement

Wilson, Miranda

PAC Environmental Specialists, LLC

Wink, Marvin

Wink's Concrete Construction

Woods, Jeff

Roofing Supply Group-W. Monroe

Woods, Kevin

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance

Woods, Thomas

Thomas M. Woods Construction, LLC

Turrentine, David

Standard Enterprises, Inc.

Frank Stone & Son Construction

Underwood, Justin

Wren, Rusty

Courtesy Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Ruston, LLC

Movement Mortgage

Finishing Touch Home Improvement of Louisiana, LLC

Underwood, III, Eddie

Strong, Debbie

Vallery, Chase

Strong Built Construction, Inc.

Sherwin Williams Company

Sturvidant, Steve

Voorhees, Karl

West Ouachita Cabinets, LLC

The Lincoln Agency

Academy Concrete, LLC

Superior Paint & Drywall

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Why Should You Join The HBA of NELA? A Solid Business Investment - benefits of three memberships in one! Local, State and National. When you join Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana, you automatically become a member of Louisiana Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders and enjoy the benefits of all three organizations. As a member of all three organizations, you receive HBA of NELA's Builder Times, LHBA's Louisi-

Show has continued to grow in popularity among our members and the consumer public.

The Home Shows have drawn as many as 6000 visitors (not including children) and more than 100 exhibitors. Many of our members say the Home Show is their most effective way to reach their potential customers to showcase their services and products.

licensing requirements, voting records of legislators, and influencing the passage or defeat of legislation that affects our industry. The association and its members participate in the annual Legislative Day sponsored by the Louisiana Home Builders Association. The event provides the perfect environment to meet state legislators and voice your opinions about legislation before them, or to propose

Continuing Education - Our HBA offers a regular schedule of speakers who are specialists in their fields, who convey important and timely seminars on topics aimed at improving your business. As a member you may receive Continuana Builder Magazine, and NHBA's ing Education credits at no charge to Builder Magazine. Members also have meet requirements for contractor license access to the websites of the local, state new legislation to improve our industry. renewals. and national associations.

Education Resources - Your HBA office maintains a selection of reference books, trade publications, on a range of subjects relative to the homebuilding industry. These HBA resources avoid the need for our members to spend hundreds of dollars for their own copy of Louisiana Home Builders SIF - One of these materials. Audio-visual equipment the important benefits of membership in is also available at the HBA office. As a your HBA is your eligibility to participate member you will receive discounts on in the Self Insurers Fund (SIF), Louisimaterials ordered from the vast selection ana's premier workers compensation of reference materials at the HAHB fund available only to HBA of NELA members. Many of our members report Networking / Social Events - A sched- Bookstore - "A world of information at that the savings through the SIF pro- ule of exciting social events and net- your fingertips." gram more than pay for their member- working opportunities sponsored by your Online Resources - local, state and ship in the association.

HBA helps to bring balance to all the national Home Builder web sites with hard work of its members as they indihost of information to help you manage vidually pursue their business ventures your business. as well as the collective efforts of the association. Membership meetings pro- Membership Savvide the opportunity to network with fel- ings, Discounts, low members. In addition, there are spe- and Special Offers cial events such as the Home Show Pre- - Your membership view Banquet, the annual crawfish boil, in the Home Buildand the HBA golf tournament. ers Association entitles you to numerous discount and savings programs. Earn an Legislative Involvement and Repreextra $500 rebate from GM, or special sentation - Your HBA uses the collective pricing with Office Depot.

Annual Home Show - As a member of voice and influence of its members to the association you are eligible to mar- work effectively with local, state and na- General Liability Trust - HBA of NELA ket your company's products and ser- tional officials. Members become active- members may also qualify for saving on vices by exhibiting at the annual Home ly involved in such issues as the Ouachi- General Liability Insurance through the Show. For more than 40 years the Home ta Parish Land Use Commission, builder LHBA G/L Trust.

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Our membership is made up of: Builder Members - State Licensed Residential & Commercial Contractors, and Remodelers with a Home Improvement Registration.

Associate Members - Associates make up a large portion of our membership and includes everyone else it takes to make the home building industry work such framers, electricians, plumbers, concrete finishers, material suppliers, mortgage lenders and insurance agencies.

Affiliate Members - Allows a single company to have multiple active members without paying for multiple full memberships.

keep abreast of the latest changes within the building industry.

"Do Business with a Member Campaign" - An Association wide campaign which encourages our builders to use and purchase services and products from HBA associate members.

Sponsorships - Our associates have an opportunity to increase their exposure and show industry support to potential clients by sponsoring meetings and events.

Membership Benefits for Associates -

Special Events - High impact events such as trade shows and golf tournaments allow our members to promote their products, services, businesses, and the industry.

Why Associates Join the HBA Networking - Chapter meetings and HBA events provide the perfect opportunity to make valuable contacts and

Insurance - Members can take advantage of our Workman’s Compensation Program offering outstanding value and competitive rates.

Educational Opportunities - Our members gain a competitive edge in the industry through HBA programs and seminars on the hottest topics.

Public Relations - The Association promotes our members and the industry, by creating awareness of the impact that both have on the community.

Publications - In Addition to national and state publications, you will receive vital local industry and Association news each month in Builder Times, our local newsletter. Our annual HBA Membership Directory is a valuable resource, which lists our entire membership. Advertising opportunities are available in both of these publications.

Web Site - Your membership entitles you to member exclusive information on the local, state, and national home builder's web sites.

National / Louisiana HBA’s & Affiliates NATIONAL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS JERRY M. HOWARD, CEO 1201 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Ph: (800) 368-5242 www.nahb.org STATE LOUISIANA HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION JEANNIE DODD, EVP 660 Laurel Street, Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Ph: (800) 272-9912 Fax: (888) 387-2430 www.lhba.org LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS Home Builders Association of Northwest Louisiana 2038 E. 70th Street Shreveport, LA 71105 Telephone: (318) 797-8222 Fax: (318) 798-0333 www.nwlahba.org Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana 3105 DeSoto St. Monroe, La 71201 Telephone: (318)387-6795 Fax: (318)325-0306 www.hbanela.com

Home Builders Association of Central Louisiana P O Box 11735 Alexandria, LA 71315 Telephone: (318) 443-1902 Fax: (318) 443-2237 Home Builders Association of Southwest Louisiana 4865 Ihles Road Lake Charles, LA 70605 Telephone: (337) 478-7893 Fax: (337) 474-9782 www.hbaswla.org Acadian Home Builders Association P.O. Box 60486 Lafayette, LA 60486 Telephone: (337) 981-3053 Fax: (337) 988-5096 www.ahbaonline.com Teche Area Home Builders Association 800 S. Lewis St. New Iberia, LA 70560 Telephone: (337) 365-0075 Fax: (337) 365-0993 www.techeareabuilders.com

Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge 10518 Kentshire Ct. Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Telephone: (225) 769-7696 Fax: (225) 769-7115 www.capitalregionba.com Northshore Home Builders Association 28603 Krentel Rr. Lacombe, LA 70445 Telephone: (985) 882-5002 (800) 715-1387 Fax: (985) 882-5015 www.sthba.org www.raisingtheroof.net Southeast Louisiana Home Builders Association 147 Capital Blvd.

Houma, LA 70360 Telephone: (985) 868-4725 Fax: (985) 868-4998 www.selhba.com Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans 2424 N Arnoult Rd. Metairie, LA 70001 Telephone: (504) 837-2700 Fax: (504) 837-4663 www.home-builders.org

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For information regarding membership, contact the local association in your area. Local membership dues vary throughout the state.

AFFILIATED INSURANCE PROGRAMS HOMEBUILDERS SELFINSURERS FUND (SIF) WORKERS’ COMP P.O. Box 2911 Baton Rouge LA 70821 Ph: (225) 387-0286 Ph: (877) 542-2743 Claims: (800) 866-2117 www.lhbasif.com

LHBA GENERAL LIABILITY TRUST 660 Laurel Street, Suite B105 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Ph: (877) 246-9838 Ph: (225) 302-8590 Fax: (877) 292-8645

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HBANELA Events Each year our Special Events Committee, Golf Tournament Committee, HBA Leadership, and staff hard work to host fun networking opportunities.

Our annual events include the Home Show Preview Banquet, Builder Appreciation Crawfish Boil, HBA Golf Tournament, Associate Appreciation Night, Spike Night, & Installation Banquet & Auction.

Other events throughout the year provide great networking opportunities while meeting & working with others in home building industry.

For more information about these events or the Home Builder Association of Northeast Louisiana go to www.hbanela.com or call 318-387-6795.

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Index of Categories Accounting, Tax Preparation ...................... 44 Acoustical Ceilings ..................................... 44 Additions & Remodeling ............................. 44 Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations..44 Appliance Suppliers.....................................44 Asbestos Abatement....................................44 Attorneys .....................................................44 Auto & Truck Dealership...............................44 Auto & Truck Repair......................................44 Banking - Commercial Banking.....................44 Banking - Mortgage Lending..........................44 Bathroom Remodeling...................................44 Blinds, Awnings, & Window Coverings..........44 Brick, Masonry, Stone & Tile Work................44 Builder............................................................45 Builder - Commercial......................................45 Builder - Construction Management Services45 Builder - Multi-Family......................................46 Builder - Residential........................................46 Builder - Single Family Custom......................47 Builder - Single Family General......................48 Builder - Solar Homes.....................................49 Building Inspectors.........................................49 Building Material Manufacturing ....................49 Building Materials - Lumber, Etc. ..................49 Building Materials: Home Centers..................49 Cabinets, Doors, & Windows..........................49 Carpenters - Exterior......................................49 Carpenters - Framing.....................................49 Carpenters - Interior Trim...............................49 Carpentry Work..............................................49 Carpet & Floor Coverings...............................49 Category.........................................................49 Central Vacuum Systems...............................49 Ceramic Tile...................................................49 Closet Design.................................................49 Clothing - Retail..............................................49 Concrete Contractors & Finishers..................49 Concrete Overlays, Stains, Countertops........50 Concrete Suppliers.........................................50 Countertops....................................................50 Decks & Patios...............................................50 Decorating & Interior Design..........................50 Doors, Exterior & Interior................................50 Drafting...........................................................50 Drywall Suppliers............................................50 Education........................................................50 Electricians & Electrical Contracting...............50 Energy & Gas Suppliers.................................50 Engineering....................................................50 Environmental Certification & Inspection........50 Excavating, Grading, & Clearing.....................50

Fencing & Gates.............................................50 Fill Dirt Suppliers.............................................50 Financial Institutions.......................................50 Fireplaces, Mantels, & Accessories................50 Flooring & Floor Coverings.............................51 Foundation Contractors..................................51 Foundation Repairs........................................51 Garage Doors.................................................51 Gas Lighting & Accessories............................51 Glass & Mirror Products..................................51 Gutters............................................................51 Hardware........................................................51 Heating & Air-Conditioning Contractors..........51 Heating & Air-Conditioning Suppliers.............51 Home Automation...........................................51 Home Furnishings...........................................51 Home Theater.................................................51 House Plans & Home Design.........................51 Insulation Contractors.....................................51 Insurance........................................................52 Interior Decorating, Design, & Upholstery......52 Investment Services & Products....................52 Kitchen & Bath...............................................52 Land Development.........................................52 Land Planning................................................53 Landscape, Lawn, Garden & Irrigation...........53 Lawn Care Equipment....................................53 Lawn Maintenance..........................................53 Lead Paint Testing & Remediation.................53 Lighting & Electrical Supplies.........................53 Marble, Stone, Granite, Sand, & Tile..............53 Masonry Contractors Including Stone.............53 Millwork, Moldings, & Doors...........................53 Mold Remediation...........................................53 Mortgages.......................................................53 Outdoor Accessories......................................53 Outdoor Kitchens & Patio...............................53 Overhead Doors.............................................53 Painting - Decorative & Glazing......................53 Painting & Drywall Contractors.......................53 Painting & Wallcovering Suppliers..................54 Paving Contractors - Driveways & Roads.......54 Pest Control....................................................54 Pet Fencing & Accessories.............................54 Piers & Seawalls.............................................54 Planning & Designer.......................................54 Plumbing Contractors.....................................54 Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies.........................54 Pools & Spas..................................................54 Project Management Services........................54 Property Management....................................54 Real Estate Developer....................................54 Real Estate Sales & Marketing.......................54 Remodeling - Commercial..............................54 September 2019

Remodeling - Residential...............................54 Rental Equipment...........................................55 Repairs - Storm Damage & Building Defects..55 Restoration.....................................................56 Roofing & Sheet Metal Suppliers....................56 Roofing Contractors........................................56 Safety Training................................................56 Security Systems............................................56 Siding Contractors..........................................56 Siding Suppliers..............................................56 Solar and Wind Power Providers....................56 Stairs and Stair Parts......................................56 Storage & Storage Buildings...........................56 Storm Shelters................................................56 Stucco.............................................................56 Surveying........................................................56 Telephone & Communications........................56 Title Companies..............................................56 Utilities............................................................56 Utility Contractor.............................................56 Utility Vehicle Dealer.......................................56 Vacuum Systems - Central.............................56 Waste Disposal...............................................56 Well Testing & Well Drilling.............................56 Windows.........................................................56 Wood Flooring Contractors............................57

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